Councillor Rajni Agarwal was born and raised in Northern Ontario. Her career and business knowledge is very diverse. She and her family have been in business in Thunder Bay since 1976. She is a Realtor, Land Developer, Restauranteur, an International Marketer for Experiential Learning and a Property Manager.
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, Parts 1 to 8 inclusive on 55R-14477 & Parts 1 & 2 on 55R- 14683, Plan 55M535, Block 10, Except Part 1 Plan 55R-15174, municipally known as 1655 Mountain Road, in accordance with Se
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; City Council – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 AND THAT a maximum of $20,000 be allocated for the purchase of water barricades; AND THAT the City of Thunder Bay retain ownership of the water barricades; AND THAT the City Manage
WITH RESPECT to Report 048-2026-Growth-Strategy & Engagement we recommend that the following paragraph be added after Paragraph 1: "AND THAT Site A be operationalized upon Site B and Site F reaching a combined occupancy of 80%;" For (7): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and C
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 02-2026 Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, held on April 30, 2026, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 160-2026-Infrastructure & Operations-Parks & Open Spaces, we recommend that Administration submit an application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Enhance Your Community Funding Stream for the Prince Arthur’s Landing Marina Fuel Storage & Dispensing System Replacement project which requires matched funding of $700,000, understanding that the City will
WITH RESPECT to Report 101-2026 - City Manger's Office - Office of the City Clerk, we recommend that the size restrictions for election signs included in By-law 56-2022 be retained. For (5): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (6): Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Bri
WITH RESPECT to Report 112-2026-Community Services-Recreation & Culture, 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: o Waverley Park o Tbaytel Multiplex; AND THAT the amended Municipal Alcohol Policy be approved and adopted into the Corporate Policy Manual.
WITH RESPECT to Report 110-2026 we recommend that in paragraph 3, the Quality of Life Standing Committee be replaced with Special Committee of the Whole; AND THAT the following paragraph be added as Paragraph 4: City Council – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 “AND THAT the date of the Special Committee of Whole meeting be established by the Office of the City Clerk.” For (8): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Council
WITH RESPECT to the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting, 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 Hamil
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: 1. By-law Number: 028- 2026 A By-law to establish and regulate Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and to repeal By-law 50-1984, as amended and to repeal Chapter 890 of the City of Thunder Bay Municipal Code. City Council – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2. By-law Number: 057-2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 022-2026-Community Services-Recreation & Culture, 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; AND THAT seed funding requests in the Project Grant category be capped at $3,000; AND THAT the revised Commu
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, December 16, 2025 City Council - Special Session, 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 Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, November 25, 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 332-2025-Growth-Development Services- Planning Services, we recommend that for the subject lands being Part of the NW Quarter and Part of the SW Quarter of Section 54 described as part of Part 5 of PAR103, Parts 5, 6, and 7 of RP 55R-10380, Part 6 on RP City Council – Tuesday, November 4, 025 55R-12453, and Parts 1, 2, and 3 on RP 55R-15020, municipally referred to as 869 Go
WITH RESPECT to Report 384-2024-City Manager’s Office-Strategic Initiatives & Engagement, we recommend that the Human Rights-Based Community Action Plan (the Plan) as outlined in this report be amended; AND THAT the following item 4. Temporary Village: Developing a temporary village with a capacity of up to 100 units, providing indoor sheltering options and access to essential services be deleted
WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Krista Power, Director of Legislative Services & City Clerk, dated October 1, 2025, we recommend the following two names be submitted by the City of Thunder Bay as their nominees, with the final nominee being selected by the TBIAAI to fulfill the three- year term expiring November 30, 2028: City Council – Tuesday, October 7, 2025 1. Roshni Antony 2.
WITH RESPECT to Report 266-2025, we recommend release of the City’s-approved contribution to construction of the new Art Gallery, in the amount of $5.0 million, be released in the following manner: 50% upon execution of a funding agreement 50% upon execution of the required land lease amendments; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a funding agreement relative to this project;
WITH RESPECT to the Motion as contained in the Memorandum dated July 11, 2025 from Councillor Kristen Oliver relative to Allowable Tent Encampment Areas, we recommend that paragraph 2 and paragraph 3 be deleted;
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rajni Agarwal, dated July 11, 2025 we recommend that City Council approve in principle the project approved by Clean, Green & Beautiful to post memorial banners honouring war veterans in the Committee of the Whole – Monday, July 21, 2025 City of Thunder Bay; AND THAT funding required for additional years of this project beyond 2027 be subject to City
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rajni Agarwal, dated July 10, 2025 we recommend that $20,000 of funding be allocated from the City of Thunder Bay to support the South Core Roar event taking place on September 20, 2025; AND THAT the source of funding be determined by Administration prior to ratification of this decision; AND THAT Administration provide in-kind support for the event w
WITH RESPECT to Report 219-2025-Infrastructure & Operations-Engineering, we recommend that Administration submit a Stage 2 application for funding to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Community Enhancement Program for Delaney Arena Improvements; AND THAT the City be responsible for mitigating funding shortfalls related to this project; AND THAT the Manager, Capital Facility Construction be identi
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Kim Begin, Supervisor – Aquatics, Wellness, Children & Youth, dated June 2, 2025, we recommend that authority be delegated to the Commissioner Community Services to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Service Agreement with Children’s Centre Thunder Bay for the Thunder Bay and District Youth Wellness Hub to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; AND
WITH RESPECT to the Appointment of Acting Mayor for the July 14, 2025 City Council meeting, we recommend that Councillor Greg Johnsen be appointed to preside over the meeting as Acting Mayor as per Section 242 of the Municipal Act, 2001; AND THAT the confirming by-law for the July 14, 2025 City Council meeting be the authorizing by-law which provides signing authority for any associated documentat
WITH RESPECT to the June 24, 2025 Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 02-2025 Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, held on May 20, 2025, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 309-2023-Corporate Services-Licensing & Enforcement, we recommend that the following be added to paragraph 1: • With the exception of 4-hour complimentary parking, with the option to purchase an additional 4 hours at the Marina/Waterfront, including Market Square, be implemented; • With the exception of a 2-hour complimentary parking program for on- street meters, with the o
WITH RESPECT to Report 107-2025 – Corporate Services, we recommend that the Guiding Financial Principles as outlined in this Report be approved; AND THAT, the Guiding Financial Principles, as outlined in this Report be embedded in the City of Thunder Bay’s Long-Term Financial Plan; Committee of the Whole – Monday, May 12, 2025 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratific
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Paul Burke, Sport & Community Development Supervisor, dated April 15, 2025, we recommend that an exception to the Municipal Alcohol Policy be granted to allow alcohol to be served at the Festival Bonjour being held at Waverley Park from June 5 to 7, 2025; Committee of the Whole – Monday, May 5, 2025 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for
WITH RESPECT to Report 087-2025-Infrastructure & Operations-Parks & Open Spaces, we recommend that Outstanding Item 2024-102-INO be removed from the Outstanding list; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
WITH RESPECT to the Recommendation as contained in Report 070-2025- Infrastructure & Operations-Parks & Open Spaces, we recommend that the following be added after paragraph 2: “AND THAT Provisional Item 3, be added to the Tender Award; AND THAT the funding source to cover the cost be funded by capital carry forward and the deferral of planned projects including up to $50k from Urban Drainage Impr
THAT the Minutes of the following Meetings of the Thunder Bay City Council, be confirmed: 1. The Thunder Bay City Council (Public Meeting) held on February 24, 2025; 2. The Thunder Bay City Council meeting held on February 24, 2025.
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number 60-2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 24th day of February, 2025.
WITH RESPECT to Report 058-2025-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend that the uncollectible accounts, which remain unpaid on the 2024 receivable files, be written off as follows: General Accounts (including interest)$ 14,229.06 Municipal Child Care$ 221.34 Property Taxes$200,282.49 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
WITH RESPECT to the position of Vice-Chair of the Community Communications Committee, we recommend that Derek Tycholas be appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year, and until a replacement has been appointed, as required annually.
WITH RESPECT to the Clean, Green & Beautiful TOR, under Deliverables we recommend that the following paragraph be added: The Clean, Green & Beautiful logo and the City of Thunder Bay logo will be included on all outgoing correspondence.
Committee of the Whole – Monday, December 16, 2024 WITH RESPECT to the Boulevard Garden and Maintenance By-law Referral, we recommend that ‘Remove softscape height restrictions’ be added to the list of items that Administration will review.
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 355-2024 1. A By-law to authorize the exemption of the Common Elements Condominium from the approval requirements of the Planning Act pursuant to Section 9(6) of the Condominium Act and to allow the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Final Plan of Condomin
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver, Chair – Inter- Governmental Affairs Committee, dated November 19, 2024, we recommend that Council calls for the Federal Government to delay the implementation of PGWP reforms as these changes will have profound negative impacts on Northwestern Ontario and worsen the region’s critical labour gaps; AND THAT the delay of PGWP reforms woul
WITH RESPECT to Report 383-2024-Corporate Services-Office of the City Treasurer, we recommend that; the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the Trust Fund Statements of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, for the year ended December 31, 2023, be approved, as recommended by the Audit Committee; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
THAT the Minutes of the following Meetings of the Thunder Bay City Council, be confirmed: 1. The Thunder Bay City Council held on September 23, 2024.