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Mark Bentz

Councillor · seen 2018-12-03 to 2026-07-07 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

158substantive motions movedof 470 meetings the minutes record them at
8procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
91substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 470 they were on the record for
164–11recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Thunder Bay’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

Councillor Mark Bentz is currently serving his fifth term on City Council and is the Chair of Administrative Services which includes the City’s Annual Budget. Mark has been actively engaged in community development over the past three decades having been an executive member of the Fort City Kinsmen, a Trustee on the Lakehead Board of Education, both a Ward and At-Large City Councillor and as a member or Director of numerous committees and boards serving the citizens of Thunder Bay. Having degrees in both Physics and Education, Mark has enjoyed a varied career in high-tech spanning nuclear research and development, automation design and troubleshooting, technical sales and marketing as well as education. Mark is currently a professor at Confederation College’s School of Aviation, Engineering Technology and Trades. Mark’s commitment to a transparent, progressive and fiscally responsible local government is what motivates him to offer his services to the community and has contributed to his being elected to various offices in Thunder Bay since 1994.

As published by Thunder Bay.

How they voted, where it was recorded (175) — most recent 40 shown

City Council July 7, 2026
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 · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 1/2022, as amended, the City of Thunder Bay Zoning By-law, as it applies to Part of Lot 16 CON 3 SKR, except Parts 1-11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 & 23 on 55R13811…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
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…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT the City Council meeting recess for 5 minutes. For (9): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda - July 7, 2026 2.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
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…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
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…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 118-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, 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…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 299-2026-Community Services-Recreation & Culture we recommend that Current River Arena be re-named the Itec Community Arena;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 302-2026 (Growth-Development Services- Realty Services), we recommend that Appropriation 19-2026 be approved to establish the Vacant & Dilapidated Building Program capital project in the amount…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 285-2026-City Manager's Office-Human Resources, we recommend that Council repeal the existing Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS) participation By-law 230-1970 and By-law…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to priorities to guide staff and delegations in their advocacy to other levels of government, we recommend the following be the City of Thunder Bay’s top priorities for advocacy: 1.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
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…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
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…
For · 10–1 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
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…
For · 9–2 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
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.
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 193- 2026 1.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT a Special Committee of the Whole –Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (b)…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 291-2026 1.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
City Council – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.012 (Infrastructure & Operations- Administration) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
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…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
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…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
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…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 244-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the application by Syncor Contracting Limited and Di Gregorio Developments Inc.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
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…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
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…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
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…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 219-2026 1.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
THAT the City Council meeting recess for 5 minutes. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the request for support from the Victoria Avenue BIA for the Southcore Roar event, we recommend that the following paragraphs replace paragraphs 1 and 2 : “WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Co- Chair of the Southcore Roar Festival dated June 19, 2026, we recommend that a municipal capital project be created;
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
THAT a Special Committee of the Whole –Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (b) personal…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 271-2026 1.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 251-2027 – Community Services – Recreation & Culture, we recommend that Administration submit detailed Stage 2 applications to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund (NOHFC) and FedNor for funding…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the June 2, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda - June 2, 2026 2.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
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…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Director-Human Resources Karie Ortgiese, dated May 26, 2026, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
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…
For · 12–0 · Carried

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 158)

WITH RESPECT to Report 118-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, 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 Table 1: 2027 Budget Calendar, contained in this Report; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (
City Council, July 7, 2026 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 117-2026 - Corporate Services Finance we recommend that the report be referred back to Administration to present options for enhanced roadwork, including strategies to remediate known sections of deteriorating roadway, in the 2027 and 2028 Capital Budget; AND THAT Administration report back to the Finance & Administration Standing Committee on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
WITH RESPECT to the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, being held August 16-19, 2026, we recommend that all expenses for this conference be paid for Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Kasey Etreni, City Manager John Collin and Policy Assistant Larry Joy; AND THAT these expenses be paid through the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee budget.
Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 161-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Realty Services, we recommend that the City-owned surplus property, municipally known as 144 Fanshaw Street and legally described as Parcel Block-1 Section M325; Block L Plan M325 McIntyre; Thunder Bay, be sold to Terralux General Contractors and Development Limited or any permitted assignee for the sum of $969,000.00 for the purpos
City Council, April 7, 2026 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 161-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Realty Services, we recommend that the City-owned surplus property, municipally known as 300 Tokio Street and legally described as Part Lot 4, Concession A, Being Part Of Parts 1, 2, & 3 55R-10186, Part of Picton Avenue Plan M37 Being Parts 7 & 8 55R- 9082 closed by LT135107, Lots 81-107 Plan M37, Lots 113 – 125 Plan M37, Part Lot 1
City Council, April 7, 2026 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 161-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Realty Services, we recommend that the City-owned surplus property, municipally known as 791 Arundel Street and legally described as Part Lot C, Plan PA59, S of Arundel St, E of 55R3639 except Plan 818; Thunder Bay, be sold to Terralux General Contractors and Development Limited or any permitted assignee for the sum of $2,159,000.00
City Council, April 7, 2026 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to meetings of the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, we recommend that beginning February 2026, meetings shall be scheduled monthly on Mondays; AND THAT every second meeting will be virtual starting at 4:00 p.m., and all other meetings will be in person starting at 5:00 p.m.; AND THAT extraordinary adjustments to the schedule will be considered, as required.
Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, December 10, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to visits to the City by Provincial and Federal Ministers, we recommend that when a member of Administration is notified of a visit from a Minister to City, the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee (IGAC) be informed; AND THAT subject to appropriateness, the Chair or Vice-Chair determine IGAC representation at announcements or other events.
Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, December 10, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 08-2025 Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, held on October 15, 2025, be confirmed.
Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, November 19, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to correspondence from Jason Veltri, Executive Coordinator - NOMA, dated November 3, 2025, we recommend that the Mayor's office follow up with Hon. Kevin Holland, MPP - Thunder Bay Atikokan.
Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, November 19, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to correspondence dated November 5, 2025 from Charla Robinson, President - Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce and Jamie Taylor, CEO - CEDC, we recommend that the issue of advocating for applying the Buy Canadian Policy to VIA Rail's upcoming rail car procurement be referred to City Council for discussion.
Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, November 19, 2025 · Carried
City Council – Tuesday, October 21, 2025 THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 318-2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 21st day of October, 2025. For (13): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz,
City Council, October 21, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 295-2025-Corporate Services, we recommend that the $1.25 million contribution from Renew Thunder Bay Reserve Fund be removed.
WITH RESPECT to the confirmation of the agenda, notwithstanding Section 5.08 (e) (6) of Procedural By-law 51/2021, we recommend that the deputation, previously denied by the City Clerk, relating to Report 239-2025 Temporary Village Initiative-Alternate Locations be heard from Fort William BIA Member Steven Scollie; AND THAT the agenda be amended accordingly.
Committee of the Whole, July 21, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 239-2025-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we direct that the Hillyard Site, next to 8th Avenue, be approved as the site for the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative; AND THAT the Director, Strategy & Engagement, have delegated authority to make decisions regarding operationalizing the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative; AND THAT the Director, Strategy & Engagement be authoriz
City Council, July 21, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to By-law 211-2025 – Designated Truck Route, we recommend that this By-law be referred to Administration for the purpose of collaborating with Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) officials, MPP Holland and MPP Vaugeois to express City Council’s concerns for motorist safety on the Thunder Bay Expressway as it relates to the DTR and acquire commitments that the following safety
City Council, June 23, 2025 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to the Appointment of Auditor, we appoint MNP LLP as auditor for the Tbaytel Municipal Service Board.
WITH RESPECT to the Resolution as presented in Report 2025 - Council Composition Review Committee, we recommend that the number of Ward Councillors be amended from 11 members, 1 Mayor, 2 members elected At Large and 8 members elected in 4 wards to 11 members, 1 Mayor, 6 members elected At Large and 4 members elected, 1 per ward
City Council, April 14, 2025 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to the Resolution as presented in Report 2025 - Council Composition Review Committee, we recommend that the number of Ward Councillors be amended from 11 members, 1 Mayor, 2 members elected At Large and 8 members elected in 4 wards to 11 members, 1 Mayor, 6 members elected At Large and 4 members elected, 1 per ward;
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2025 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to the Resolution as presented in Report 057-2025 - Growth - Strategy & Engagement, we recommend: Committee of the Whole – Monday, April 7, 2025 THAT the following be removed from the first paragraph "a portion of the lands owned by the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) and Municipally known as 1111 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay" and replaced with "the Municipally owned l
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 070-2025-Infrastructure & Operations-Parks & Open Spaces, we recommend that the contract for the Recycling of the James Whalen Tug Boat proceed and that the entire vessel be recycled; AND THAT the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Operations report any circumstances to City Council should any significant variations in the contract costs occur; AND THAT the Commissioner of I
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the contents of the deputation from Lorella Costanzo dated January 27, 2025, we recommend that this matter be referred to Administration to determine if potential options may be available to deal with nuisance trees as outlined in the deputation; AND that the financial costs of potential options be included in the report for council’s consideration.
Committee of the Whole, March 3, 2025 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to the contents of the deputation from Lorella Costanzo dated January 27, 2025, we recommend that Administration complete a review of existing policy relative to nuisance trees to determine if policy changes are necessary and appropriate.
Committee of the Whole, March 3, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Reports 384-2024 and 395-2024-City Manager’s Office-Strategic Initiatives & Engagement, we approve the Human Rights-Based Community Action Plan and Temporary Village in principle; AND THAT both reports be referred to Administration and the Inter- governmental Affairs Committee to advocate, build partnerships and secure funding from other levels of government for the temporary villa
City Council, October 28, 2024 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to Report 227-2024-Corporate Services-Office of the City Treasurer and the Memorandum from Keri Greaves, City Treasurer, dated September 23, 2024, we recommend that paragraph one be amended by adding “with the exception of the dates relating to the Capital Budget”; AND THAT the following be added after paragraph one: "AND THAT the 2025 Capital Budget be presented to Committee of the W
City Council, October 28, 2024 · Carried
THAT the hour being 11:00 p.m., we continue with the business at hand.
Committee of the Whole, October 21, 2024 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Reports 384-2024 and 395-2024-City Manager’s Office- Strategic Initiatives & Engagement, we approve the Human Rights-Based Community Action Plan and Temporary Village in principle; AND THAT both reports be referred to Administration and the Inter-governmental Affairs Committee to advocate, build partnerships and secure funding from other levels of government for the temporary villa
Committee of the Whole, October 21, 2024 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to the September 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
Committee of the Whole, September 9, 2024 · Carried
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: BL 297/2024 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 22nd day of July, 2024.
City Council, July 22, 2024 · Carried
THAT the hour being 1:00 a.m., we continue with the business at hand.
City Council, June 24, 2024 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Outstanding Item 2023-003-ADM-the Library Facilities Plan we recommend that the following be added to the resolution after paragraph 1; “AND THAT the Report from Administration be presented as a First Report for Council’s consideration.”
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2024 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to Report 203-2024 - Infrastructure, Development & Operations - Engineering & Operations, we recommend that ratification of the resolution be deferred to the Monday, June 24, 2024 City Council Meeting.
City Council, June 3, 2024 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to the Motion relative to 2024 Tax Policy Report 098- 2024 - Corporate Services - Revenue as contained in the May 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes presented here, we recommend that the Motion be amended to include the following after paragraph 3: "AND THAT By-law 45-2014 be repealed; AND THAT By-law 46-2006 being a by-law to Identify Prescribed Special Service Areas in the City
City Council, May 27, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Minutes of the following Town Hall Meetings be received: 1. Meeting 02-2023 of the At Large Town Hall held on November 2, 2023.
City Council, May 27, 2024 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Vice-Chair Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, dated April 24, 2024, relative to Ontario Energy Board's Decision on Phase 1 of the Enbridge Gas 2024 Rebasing Application, we recommend this be referred back to Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee for more information.
Committee of the Whole, May 13, 2024 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the Report from Integrity Commissioner, we recommend that the matter be referred to Administration to consult with Principles Integrity and recommend training options for consideration for Councillor Agarwal that focus on conflict resolution; AND THAT Administration report back on April 8, 2024.
Committee of the Whole, March 18, 2024 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the February 28, 2024, meeting of the Downtown Fort William Revitalization Committee, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 07-2023 of the Downtown Fort William Revitalization Committee, held on December 13, 2023, be confirmed.
We recommend that the end of Paragraph 1 be amended to include the following: “to be used solely for maintenance, reconstruction and rehabilitation.”
Committee of the Whole, February 1, 2024 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to the Referral – Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility – Report 335-2023, we recommend that Paragraph 2 be replaced with the following: “AND THAT considerations to lower the cost may include, reduction of project scope, amenities included, LEED Silver Certification, COTB Design Guidelines, Net Zero Strategy but excluding field size.”
City Council, November 27, 2023 · Carried

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