Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor at Large, is a life-long resident of Thunder Bay and third generation resident of the McIntyre Ward. He is married to Chelsea and has a daughter Madison. His son Travis passed away tragically in 2022, his family will forever grieve their loss. He is currently employed at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, as the Deputy Superintendent of Programs, and has previously owned a small business in the McIntyre Ward. This is Councillor Giertuga's sixth consecutive term on City Council, having first been elected in 2000. Councillor Giertuga firmly believes in being accessible and accountable to his constituents, and he accomplishes this through constituent site visits, by promptly returning calls, by following through with issues raised, and by making wise thoughtful decisions on behalf of the taxpayers of Thunder Bay. He encourages citizens to contact him regarding any concerns they may have on all city matters. Councillor Giertuga has a deep love for Thunder Bay and is committed to making our city a more vibrant, inviting, inclusive and safe one. He continually fights to strike an appropriate balance between keeping taxes low and maintaining the level of city services constituents rightfully expect.
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 229-1998; AND THAT Council adopt the updated OMERS participation by-law attached as Appendix B, effective July 19, 2026, to ensure compliance with current OMERS requirements; AND THAT By-
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. LPH land transfer to City for development, in collaboration with First Nations; 2. Funding assistance to develop industrial/commercial-ready lands (Industrial Parks); 3. Housing-enabling infrastructure fun
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. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 7th day of July, 2026. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew F
WITH RESPECT to Report 244-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the application by Syncor Contracting Limited and Di Gregorio Developments Inc. for an exemption to Part Lot Control under Section 50(7) of the Planning Act for the creation of no more than 17 lots in Registered Plan 55M-643, Blocks 44, 45, and 46, shown as “Property Location: on Attachment “A”” to this report, be approv
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 sport event hosting enhancements at the Canada Games Complex; AND THAT the City be responsible for mitigating any funding shortfalls related to this project; AND THAT Appropriation
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Trevor Giertuga dated May 15, 2026, we recommend in full support for the Community Economic Development Commission’s Expression of Interest application for the delivery of a Regional Pilot for the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program which would assist local employers in attracting and retaining skilled workers and assist in the growth and development
WITH RESPECT to Report 001-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, the proposed 2026 Operating Budget for tax and rate-supported operations, we recommend that a request for further reductions be directed to the Thunder Bay Police Services Board for their consideration; City Council – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 AND THAT the Chief of Police be requested to provide further information and/or potential reduct
WITH RESPECT to Report 001-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, the proposed 2026 Operating Budget for tax and rate-supported operations, we recommend that a request for further reductions be directed to the Thunder Bay Police Services Board for their consideration; AND THAT the Chief of Police be requested to provide further information and/or potential reductions, cost savings and/or adjustments to
WITH RESPECT to Report 001-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, the proposed 2026 Operating Budget for tax and rate-supported operations, we recommend that a request for further reductions be directed to the Thunder Bay Police Services Board for their consideration; Special Committee of the Whole – 2026 Proposed Operating Budget - Wednesday, January 28, 2026 AND THAT the Chief of Police be requested t
WITH RESPECT to the December 2, 2025 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. City Council – Tuesday, December 2, 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, Council
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Chair – Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, dated November 24, 2025, we recommend that City Council calls on the Government of Ontario to maintain local, independent, municipally governed, watershed-based conservation authorities to ensure strong local representation in decisions related to municipal levies, community-focused servic
WITH RESPECT to Report 383-2025-Growth, we recommend that City Council adopt the Smart Growth Action Plan as presented, we recommend that the following addition be included; • Item A4 - a renewed effort to continue the development of Thunder Bay’s Waterfront as guided under Report R178/2016 (Engineering & Operations)
WITH RESPECT to Report 328-2025-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the Trust Fund Statements of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, for the year ended December 31, 2024, be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councill
WITH RESPECT to the decision of the Speaker to deny a question posed to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, we recommend the decision be overturned. For (5): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (8): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Counci
WITH RESPECT to Report (331-2025-City Manager's Office-Office of the City Clerk), we recommend that the Terms of Reference for the Inter- Governmental Affairs Committee, as appended to this report as Attachment A, be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. City Council – Tuesday, October 21, 2025 For (13): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number 270-2025 1. A By-law to amend By-law Number 99-2005, being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay for the enforcement of Municipal Parking By-laws. By-law Number 271-2025 2. A By-law resp
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Councillor Albert Aiello, Chair - Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, dated July 14, 2025, we recommend that Murray Walberg be appointed to the Tbaytel Board of Directors; AND THAT Murray Walberg's term of office shall be 3 years, expiring June 30, 2028 or until such time as a replacement has been appointed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 154-2025, we recommend that the substantive changes proposed within the report be referred to Administration for inclusion in the current procedural By-law utilizing the Committee of the Whole structure; Committee of the Whole – Monday, June 23, 2025 AND THAT City Council retain the current advisory committees in the current form.
WITH RESPECT to Report 165-2025-Corporate Services- Revenue, we recommend that the first paragraph of the resolution be amended by deleting Option 1 and replacing with Option 3, and deleting Attachment 7 and replacing with Attachment 9.
WITH RESPECT to the June 23, 2025 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number 211-2025 1. A By-law to designate a Truck Route in the City of Thunder Bay
THAT the hour being 12:00 a.m., we 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: 201-2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 23rd day of June, 2025.
WITH RESPECT Report 165-2025-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend that the first paragraph of the resolution be amended by deleting Option 1 and replacing with Option 3 and deleting Attachment 7 and replacing with Attachment 9.
WITH RESPECT to Report 165-2025-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend that the Report be deferred to the Monday, June 23, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting when all Members of Council are present.
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Keri Greaves, Commissioner – Corporate Services & City Treasurer dated May 13, 2025, we recommend that the variance application from Connelly Signs and Service Ltd., on behalf of Hyatt House Hotel, for oversized wall signs at 1171-1191 Oliver Road be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
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 130/2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 12 th day of May, 2025.
WITH RESPECT to Report 145-2025 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, we recommend that Official Plan Amendment 20 be adopted; AND THAT the Zoning By-law be amended on the subject lands being Registered Plan 547, Part of Lots 52 & 53, City of Thunder Bay, municipally known as 1151 John Street Road from Service Commercial (SC) Zone to Urban Mid-rise (UM) Zone; AND THAT any necessary
WITH RESPECT to the May 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
THAT the order of the agenda be changed to have the Report Back: Temporary Village Initiative-Site Location Comparison be presented immediately after Confirmation of Agenda.
WITH RESPECT to the April 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
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, 1 Deputy Mayor, and 9 members elected At Large.
THAT the Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted: 1. February 24, 2025 Committee of the Whole; 2. March 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole.
THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by Darrell Matson, relative to lands described as a Portion of Woods Location City Council (Public Meeting) – Monday, February 24, 2025 described as Part 2 on Reference Plan 55R-3329, and municipally known as 2775 Oliver Road, we recommend: THAT Report 3-2025-Growth-Development Services-Planning Services, be referred to Adminis
WITH RESPECT to the February 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole - Budget meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 1-2025-Corporate Services–Finance 2025 Proposed Operating Budget and the Memorandum from Dana Earle, Deputy City Clerk, dated January 27, 2025, we recommend the new proposed City Manager’s Office Fees be approved as provided in Schedule B; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
WITH RESPECT to the October 28, 2024 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 301-2024-Corporate Services, we recommend that the Amendments in Attachment A be approved and the Agreement with Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) be restated to include the Amendments; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk sign the Restated Agreement (Attachment B); AND THAT the CEDC Project Reserve Fund is closed and changes to the associated Consolidated Reserve Fun
WITH RESPECT to the resolution relative to Report 263-2024 - Infrastructure, Development & Operations & Engineering, we recommend that paragraph one be amended by deleting "for use in a future historical artifact display site"; AND THAT the following be added after paragraph two: "AND THAT Administration report back at a later date on the potential display of the preserved items;"
THAT the Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted: 1. September 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole; 2. September 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole.