The Thunder Bay Record

City Council

April 21, 2026

Who was there

Present (10): Albert Aiello, Mark Bentz, Ken Boshcoff, Kasey Etreni, Andrew Foulds, Trevor Giertuga, Brian Hamilton, Greg Johnsen, Dominic Pasqualino, Michael Zussino

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 (11 motions)

10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

WITH RESPECT to the April 21, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. For (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (4): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to Report 093-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, we recommend that the Zoning By-law be amended on the subject lands being Part of Mining Location R3 described as Parts 2-8 on Reference Plan 55R-2065 except Parts 1-4 on Reference Plan 55R- 10614, municipally known as 1240 Dawson Road, all shown as “Property Location One” on Attachment “A” to Report 093-2026, the Zoning By-law be amended as follows: 1. Rezone the subject lands, shown as “Property Location One” on Attachment “A”, by removing them from the “UL” – Urban Low-rise Zone and instead rezone to the UMSP114 – Urban Mid-rise Zone, subject to site specific provision 114. 2. Rezone the subject lands, shown as “Property Location Two” on Attachment “A”, by removing them from the “UL” – Urban Low-rise Zone and instead rezone to the UM SP114-H19 – Urban Mid-rise Zone, subject to subject to site specific provision 114 and holding provision 19. 3. Schedule “C” of the Zoning By-law be amended to add the following: “SP114: Site Specific Provision 114 The following provisions apply to lands zoned UMSP114, as shown on Map 5M of Schedule “A”: 4. Schedule “C” of the Zoning By-law be amended to add the following:- Despite Table 3.1.2a, the minimum lot frontage for an apartment is 15 metres;- Despite Table 3.2.1c, the maximum front setback for an apartment with six or less homes is 80 metres;- City Council – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Despite Table 3.2.1d, the maximum front setback for an apartment with
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to Report 122-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, Planning Services recommends that the Zoning By-law be amended on the subject lands, being Registered Plan M-25, Lots 5 to10, shown as “Property Location” on Attachment “A” to Report 236-2025, and municipally known as 116 and 222 Coady Avenue, to re-zone the subject lands from “FD” – Future Development Zone to “UL” – Urban Low- rise Zone; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, 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 (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Michael Zussino
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.007 (Human Resources), a 3.0% general wage increase be applied, effective January 1, 2026, to all managerial and non-union employees governed by the Managerial and Non-Union By-Law, and that the Managerial and Non-Union Salary City Council – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Schedule be amended accordingly; AND THAT a 3.0% general wage increase be applied, effective January 1, 2026, to all non-affiliated employees and that the Non-Affiliated Salary Schedule be amended accordingly; AND THAT amendments to the annual vacation and lieu time entitlements, as outlined in this report, be approved effective January 1, 2026; AND THAT the compensation strategy as outlined in this report, be approved effective January 1, 2026; AND THAT amendments to the Managerial and Non-Union By-Law to implement the approved changes to the paid leave entitlements, benefits and housekeeping changes as outlined in this report, be approved effective January 1, 2026. For (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Conflict (1): Councillor Andrew Foulds Absent (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Mayor Ken Boshcoff, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the April 21, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Minutes of Previous City Council Meeting 2. Minutes of Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session 3. Finance and Administration Standing Committee Minutes 4. Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes 5. Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes 6. Mayor's Taskforce on Building More Homes Advisory Committee Minutes 7. Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee Minutes 8. External Funding Strategies Agreement 9. Change to Calendar of Meetings For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, 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 (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Mayor Ken Boshcoff, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Cynthia Olsen – Director, Strategy & Engagement, dated April 20, 2026, we recommend that a Special Committee of the Whole meeting be established on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 to commence at 6:30 p.m.; AND THAT a Closed Session meeting be established on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 to commence at 5:30 p.m.; AND THAT the 2026 Calendar of Meetings be updated accordingly; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, 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 (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Councillor Greg Johnsen, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to Report 130-2026 (City Manager's Office – Human Resources), a 2.7% increase to City Council remuneration be applied effective January 1, 2026; For (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, 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 (1): Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Councillor Brian Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino · Opposed (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
AND THAT effective January 1, 2027, an increase of $3,067.14 be applied to City Councillor remuneration and $9,329.98 to the Mayor’s remuneration, representing a 9% increase; AND THAT the compensation strategy as outlined in this report be approved effective January 1, 2026; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (7): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Against (3): Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Councillor Brian Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino · Opposed (3): Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, 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: 079-2026 1. A By-law to amend By-law 1/2022 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (1240 Dawson Road). By-law Number: 094-2026 2. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (1240 Dawson Road). By-law Number: 121-2026 3. A By-law to amend By-law 1/2022 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (116 & 222 Coady Avenue). By-law Number: 164-2026 4. A By-law to amend By-law 011-2007, being a by-law to Appoint Officers for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, to update the appointment of Officers. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, 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 City Council – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Absent (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Councillor Greg Johnsen, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
THAT a Special Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 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; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, 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 (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Councillor Kasey Etreni, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, 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: 158-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 21st day of April, 2026. Absent (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
Moved by Mayor Ken Boshcoff, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Lost

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