City Council

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

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 Section 51(47) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Council considers that the changes made to the conditions on the draft plan approval at the public meeting are insufficient to require any further notice. For (10): 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 Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Conflict (1): Councillor Kasey Etreni Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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 SKR, except Parts 1-11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 & 23 on 55R-13811, Parts 1 to 8 inclusive on 55R-14477 & Parts 1 & 2 on 55R-14683, Plan 55M535, Block 10, Except Part 1 Plan 55R-15174 all shown as “Property Location” on Attachment “A” to Report 241-2026 as follows: 1. That the portion of the lands shown as “PROPERTY LOCATION ONE”, be rezoned from the “RS1” – Rural Settlement Zone to “EP” – Environmental Protection Zone. 2. That the portion of the lands shown as “PROPERTY LOCATION TWO”, be rezoned from the “RS1” – Rural Settlement Zone to ““RS1SP115 H3” – Rural Settlement Zone – subject to Site Specific Provision 115 and Holding Provision 3. 3. Add Site Specific Provision 115 to Schedule “C” of the Zoning By-law: “SP115: Site-specific provision 115 The following provisions apply to lands zoned RS1SP115 as shown on 12G and 12H of Schedule “A”: Despite Tables 2.1.1 and 2.3, the following shall apply:  Minimum lot frontage is 30 metres  Minimum lot area is 3000m²  No buildings structures are permitted along the abutting 8.0 metres of the lot line of existing residential uses; and  That any temporary turning circle blocks be deemed to form part of the abutting lot for the purpose of calculating area, frontage, depth, coverage, and yard setbacks. 4. Holding Provis

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, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (1): Mayor Ken Boshcoff Absent (3): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings - June 23, 2026 3. Finance and Administration Standing Committee Minutes - June 30, 2026 4. Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee Minutes 5. Mayor's Taskforce on Building More Homes Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 6. Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health Meeting Minutes 7. Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board Minutes For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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 that Jim Comuzzi, Nikos Mantis and Sarah Boyechko be appointed for the remainder of 4 year terms expiring November 14, 2026, or until such time as replacements have been appointed. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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 Council for information purposes; AND THAT the $55,000 contribution to the McKellar Mall Reserve Fund that was temporarily suspended in the 2025 Budget be restored; AND THAT the “Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) Reserve Fund” be established effective December 31, 2025; AND THAT By-law 220-2023 be amended by adding Schedule 58, as appended in Attachment 3; AND THAT the amendment to By-law 220-2023 be presented to Council for ratification; 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 Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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

WITH RESPECT to Report 299-2026-Community Services-Recreation & Culture we recommend that Current River Arena be re-named the Itec Community Arena; AND THAT the name be limited to the term of the Naming Rights Agreement (10 years) in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; 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 Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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 of $1,460,000, funded from the Vested Property Rehabilitation Reserve Fund; AND THAT the Manager – Realty Services be authorized to sign all documentation related to these matters; 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 Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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-law 286-2026 be presented to City Council for ratification; AND THAT any necessary bylaws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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 funding (roads, active transportation, utilities, environmental remediation, Police Headquarters); 4. Funding through Build Canada Homes for affordable housing projects; 5. Funding assistance for Mission Island bridge; 6. Funding and hastening of Northwest arterial; 7. Funding authority for mandatory levies from select Agencies, Boards and Commissions; AND THAT this list be reviewed by January 2027 by the next term of Council; AND THAT there continue to be significant advocacy effort for the social challenges facing our City; most notably but not exclusively, addressing the effects of the opioid crisis and homelessness; 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 Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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 (sometimes referred to as “lame duck”) in the 2026 municipal election, pursuant to section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as further set out in the draft by-law attached to this report; AND THAT draft By-law 193-2026, as attached, be presented to City Council for ratification. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (1): Mayor Ken Boshcoff Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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 Budget process; AND THAT Administration report back to Council on this project as part of the 2027 Capital Budget reaffirmation process; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be sent to City Council for ratification. For (9): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Against (2): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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. A By-law to amend By-law 1/2022 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (NW Corner 15th Side Road and 1655 Mountain Road). For (10): 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 Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Conflict (1): Councillor Kasey Etreni Absent (2): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver

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. Restricted Acts – Delegation of Authority By-law Number: 286- 2026 2. OMERS Participation By-law Update By-Law Number: 293- 2026 3. A By-Law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing certain ongoing capital projects for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay. By-Law Number: 294- 2026 4. A By-Law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing certain ongoing capital projects for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay. By-Law Number: 295-2026 5. A By-Law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing certain ongoing capital projects for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay. By-Law Number: 296- 2026 6. A By-Law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing certain ongoing capital projects for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay. By-Law Number 297- 2026 7. A By-Law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing certain ongoing capital projects for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay. By-Law Number 298- 2026 8. A By-Law to authorize submission of an app

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

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