The Thunder Bay Record

City Council

June 2, 2026

Who was there

Present (12): Rajni Agarwal, Albert Aiello, Mark Bentz, Ken Boshcoff, Kasey Etreni, Andrew Foulds, Trevor Giertuga, Brian Hamilton, Greg Johnsen, Kristen Oliver, 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 (8 motions)

8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

WITH RESPECT to Report 251-2027 – Community Services – Recreation & Culture, we recommend that Administration submit detailed Stage 2 applications to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund (NOHFC) and FedNor for funding for sport event hosting enhancements at the Canada Games Complex; AND THAT the City be responsible for mitigating any funding shortfalls related to this project; AND THAT Appropriation No 14-2026 be approved; AND THAT the Commissioner, Community Services be identified as the signing authority for funding applications and agreements related to this project; 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 Kasey Etreni, 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 Shelby Ch'ng
Moved by Councillor Trevor Giertuga, seconded by Mayor Ken Boshcoff
Carried
In favour (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the June 2, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda - June 2, 2026 2. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings - May 19, 2026 City Council & May 19, 2026 Thunder Bay Hydro AGM 3. Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session - May 19, 2026 4. Finance & Administration Standing Committee Minutes - May 26, 2026 5. Ward Meeting Minutes - Neebing & McKellar Ward Meetings 6. Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board Minutes - April 29, 2026 7. Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health Minutes - April 15, 2026 8. Renewal of Microsoft Office 365 Subscription 9. Changes to Council Meeting Calendar For (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Moved by Councillor Trevor Giertuga, seconded by Mayor Ken Boshcoff
Carried
In favour (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to the recruitment of one individual to serve on the Tbaytel Board of Directors, we recommend that the following person be appointed:  Borika Vucinic be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring June 30, 2029, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed. For (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Dominic Pasqualino
Carried
In favour (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Director-Human Resources Karie Ortgiese, dated May 26, 2026, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session. For (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Moved by Councillor Kristen Oliver, seconded by Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Carried
In favour (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to Report 188-2026-City Manager's Office-Human Resources, we recommend that use of the Negotiation Method, pursuant to section 6.02 of the Supply Management By-law 359-2024, be approved to purchase consulting services and subscription licensing required to implement the SuccessFactors HR modules in the City’s SAP Software System from NTT Data Business Solutions Incorporated (“NTT Data”); 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 (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Moved by Mayor Ken Boshcoff, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
In favour (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, 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: 247- 2026 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. By-law Number: 259- 2026 2. A By-law to remove a Holding Symbol pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O., as amended (2019 Almira Avenue). For (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Moved by Councillor Greg Johnsen, seconded by Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Carried
In favour (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
THAT a Committee of the Whole –Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 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 (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Moved by Councillor Michael Zussino, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried
In favour (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, 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: 194-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 2nd day of June, 2026. For (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Michael Zussino
Carried
In favour (12): 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 Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino

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