Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WITH RESPECT to the May 5, 2025 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Michael Zussino
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the following Meetings of the Thunder Bay City Council, to be confirmed: City Council – Monday, May 5, 2025 1. Thunder Bay Special City Council (Tbaytel AGM) held on April 28, 2025. 2. The Thunder Bay City Council held on April 28, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Andrew Foulds
Carried
THAT a Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session be established for May 5, 2025 in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act Section 239 (2) relative to: (f) advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; AND THAT City Council recess and reconvene immediately following the Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Mark Bentz, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
City Council – Monday, May 5, 2025 WITH RESPECT to Report 143-2025-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that Kam River Heritage Park be approved as the site for the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative; AND THAT Appropriation Change Order 07-2025 be approved; AND THAT the Director, Strategy & Engagement have delegated authority to make decisions regarding operationalizing the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative; AND THAT the Director, Strategy & Engagement be authorized to execute documents for the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative and for the duration of the project, on terms satisfactory to the City Solicitor and City Manager; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Brian Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Andrew Foulds
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted: 1. April 28, 2025 Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Brian Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Andrew Foulds
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 139-2025 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.
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Greg Johnsen
Carried
THAT the following ratifying resolutions be introduced, read, dealt with individually: 1. Municipal Alcohol Policy Exception - Request to Serve Alcohol at ‘Festival Bonjour’ in Waverley Park
Moved by Councillor Andrew Foulds, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law 132-2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 5th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, seconded by Councillor Greg Johnsen