City Council

WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda - April 7, 2026 2. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings - March 17, 2026 3. Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session Meeting - March 17, 2026 4. Growth Standing Committee Minutes - March 24, 2026 5. Quality of Life Standing Committee Minutes - March 24, 2026 6. Ward Meeting Minutes 7. Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board Minutes 8. CEDC Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 9. Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health Meeting Minutes 10. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Minutes 11. City of Thunder Bay Appeals Tribunal 12. Budget Appropriation - Hammond Fire Training Centre Expansion 13. Special Committee of the Whole – Citizens of Exceptional Achievement and Growth Standing Committee – Re-Scheduling Update For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.011 (Office of the City Clerk), we recommend that the nominees for Citizens of Exceptional Achievement be approved; AND THAT nominees and nominators be informed of the status of their recognition efforts. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to Report 140-2026-Community Services-Transit Services, we recommend that Administration be authorized to enter into another one-year Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) Agreement between the City and the Lakehead University Student Union Inc. (LUSU), with some changes as detailed in this report, including such ancillary documents, amendments and renewal agreements as may be required to give further effect to the intended relationships of the parties for a one-year term commencing on September 1, 2026; AND THAT the Commissioner, Community Services be authorized to execute all documentation with respect to the U-Pass program agreement; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Kayla Dixon, Commissioner - Infrastructure & Operations dated April 7, 2026, we recommend that David Tarini be appointed to the Chief of Fire for the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue effective April 8, 2026; AND THAT By-law 019-2026 - Appointment of Acting Fire Chief be repealed; AND THAT By-law 129-2026 - Appointment of Chief of Fire be presented to City Council for ratification on April 7, 2026. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting and due to technical difficulties with the broadcasting equipment, we recommend that the meeting be recessed at 7:02 p.m.

WITH RESPECT to Report 68-2026-Infrastructure & Operations-Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, WE RECOMMEND THAT City Council approve draft By-law 087-2026, including the City of Thunder Bay Emergency Management Program, Emergency Management Plan and Strategy, as attached to this report; AND THAT By-law 76/2021 (Emergency Plan By-law), as amended, be repealed; AND THAT City Council enacts By-law 87-2026, being the new Emergency Management Program By-law. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Kasey Etreni

WITH RESPECT to Report 37-2026-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend the registration of tax arrears certificates against the properties as shown in Attachment A to this report, thereby starting the Municipal Tax Sale process; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. 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 Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino

WITH RESPECT to Report 62-2026, we recommend that the City-owned surplus property, municipally known as 545 Algoma Street North and legally described as Lots 16-26, Block 42, Registered Plan 121, McIntyre, Part of Powley Street and Part of Lane, Block 42, Plan 121, being Parts 4- 7 on Reference Plan 55R-14379, be sold to 1001432176 Ontario Inc., or a permitted affiliated assignee, for the sum of $749,000, for the purpose of a multi-residential development with potential for additional mixed uses permitted under the current property zoning, subject to the terms and conditions recommended in this Report, including entering into a Site Plan Control Agreement and a Repurchase Agreement with the City prior to closing; AND THAT the Director - Development Services be authorized to execute any and all documentation required in order to finalize the transaction; AND THAT any and all necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. 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 Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino

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 purpose of a multi-residential development, subject to the terms and conditions recommended in this Report including successfully obtaining a Zoning By-law amendment and entering into a Site Plan Control Agreement and a Repurchase Agreement with the City prior to closing; AND THAT the Director - Development Services be authorized to execute any and all documentation required in order to finalize the transactions; AND THAT any and all necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. 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 Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino

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 108 Plan M37 except Part 13 55R-9082, Part Lot 109 Plan M37 except Part 12 55R-9082, Part Lots 110 & 111 Plan M37 except Part 11 55R-9082, Part Lot 112 Plan M37 except Part 10 55R-9082, Part of Junot Avenue Plan M37, being Parts 5, 6 & 13 55R-2984 closed by LT135107, Part of Picton Avenue Plan M37, being Part 2 55R-2984 Part Lot 112 Plan M37 except Part 10 55R-9082, Part of Junot Avenue Plan M37, being Parts 5, 6 & 13 55R-2984 closed by LT135107, Part of Picton Avenue Plan M37, being Part 2 55R-2984 closed by LT135107, Part of Tokio Street Plan M37, being Part of Part 14 55R-2984 closed by LT135107, Part of Tokio Street Plan M37, being Part of Part 15 55R-2984 closed by F53897, Part of lanes Plan M37, being Parts 3 & 4 55R- 2984 closed by LT135107, Part of Junot Avenue Plan M37, being Part 12 55R-2984 closed by F53897; City of Thunder Bay, be sold to Terralux General Contractors and Development Limited or any permitted assignee for the sum of $2,137,500.00 for the purpose of a multi-residential development, subject to the terms and conditions recommended in this Report including enter

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 for the purpose of a multi- residential development, subject to the terms and conditions recommended in this Report including successfully obtaining a Zoning By-law amendment and entering into a Site Plan Control Agreement and a Repurchase Agreement with the City prior to closing; AND THAT the Director - Development Services be authorized to execute any and all documentation required in order to finalize the transactions; AND THAT any and all necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (1): Councillor Rajni Agarwal

WITH RESPECT to Report 142-2026-Infrastructure & Operations- Engineering, we recommend the use of the Negotiation method, pursuant to section 6.02 of the Supply Management By-Law 359-2024, be approved to procure the work required to complete the Beverly Street Parking Lot project up to the maximum budgeted value of $2,000,000.00, (inclusive of HST); AND THAT the City Manager be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. 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 Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino

THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 87- 2026 1. A By-law to establish an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan – Repeal and Replace By-law Number: 129- 2026 2. A By-law to provide for the appointment of a Chief of Fire for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue By-law Number: 149- 2026 3. A by-law to amend By-law 011-2007 to Update the Appointment of Officers. By-law Number: 152- 2026 4. A By-law to amend By-law Number 99-2005, being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers By-law Number: 163- 2026 5. A By-law to amend By-law 011-2007 being a by-law to update the appointment of Officers 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 Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. 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 Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino

THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 151-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 7th day of April, 2026 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 Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino