City Council

WITH RESPECT to the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to Report 181-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, we recommend that Official Plan Amendment No. 22 be adopted; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Director-Human Resources Karie Ortgiese, dated May 5, 2026, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Minutes of Previous Council Meeting – May 5, 2026 2. Minutes of Previous Special Committee of the Whole Meetings – May 5, 2026 and May 6, 2026. 3. District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board Minutes For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to Report 214-2026-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that draft By-law 216-2026-Use of Public Spaces as appended to this report as Attachment A, be approved; AND THAT By-law 216-2026 be presented to City Council for ratification. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

THAT the City Council meeting recess for 10 minutes. For (9): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Against (2): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, and Councillor Mark Bentz Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

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 Councillor Michael Zussino Against (4): Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, and Councillor Kristen Oliver Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to Report 048-2026-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 A be operationalized upon Site B and Site F reaching a combined occupancy of 80%; City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 For (8): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (3): Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

AND THAT Site B – Freedom Park as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site; For (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Against (2): Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

AND THAT Site F – Simpson as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site; For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (1): Councillor Trevor Giertuga City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

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. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (1): Councillor Trevor Giertuga Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to Report 221-2026-Growth-Development Services, we recommend that the Pool 6 / Tug Boat Basin Waterfront Master Plan Update be adopted; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, and Councillor Brian Hamilton

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 of the Blessed Virgin Mary located at 716 Pacific Avenue, be designated as City of Thunder Bay heritage properties for their design, historical, and contextual value as defined by Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; AND THAT the properties be listed on the City of Thunder Bay’s heritage register as designated properties; AND THAT By-law 219-2026 being a By-law to designate the above noted properties under the Ontario Heritage Act be presented to City Council for ratification. City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 124-2026 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 (300 Tokio Street). By-law Number: 155-2026 2. A By-law to establish tax policy decisions including tax ratios, and optional property classes, and provide for the final levy of taxes for 2026. By-law Number: 212-2026 3. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (1485 John Street Road). By-law Number: 215-2026 4. A By-law to adopt Amendment 22 to the City of Thunder Bay Official Plan (City-wide). By-law Number: 216-2026 5. A By-law to regulate the use of municipal public spaces. City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 By-law Number: 227-2026 6. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (211-223 Tupper Street and 224 Camelot Street). For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

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 of the city of Thunder Bay and our surrounding communities; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be provided to the CEDC for inclusion in their submission for this valuable program; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification. City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

THAT a Special Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni

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 Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni