The Thunder Bay Record

City Council

June 23, 2026

Who was there

Present (12): Rajni Agarwal, Albert Aiello, Mark Bentz, Ken Boshcoff, Shelby Ch'ng, Kasey Etreni, Andrew Foulds, Trevor Giertuga, Brian Hamilton, Greg Johnsen, Kristen Oliver, Dominic Pasqualino

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 (16 motions)

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

WITH RESPECT to the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. For (12): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
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 Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino
City Council – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Minutes of Previous City Council Meetings - June 2, 2026 2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2026 3. Quality of Life Standing Committee Minutes - June 16, 2026 4. Growth Standing Committee Minutes - June 16, 2026 5. Neebing Ward Meeting Minutes 6. CEDC Board of Directors Minutes 7. Sign Variance Applications (Memorandum-Corporate Services) 8. Procurement Thresholds (Report 191-2026) 9. Incident Response Policy (Report 186-2026) 10. Communication Tower - 1580 Arthur Street West (Report 196- 2026) 11. External Funding for Various Capital Works (Report 263-2026) For (12): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Kristen Oliver, seconded by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Carried
In favour (12): 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
WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.012 (Infrastructure & Operations- Administration) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session. City Council – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 For (12): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Greg Johnsen, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
In favour (12): 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
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Coordinator- Board, Committees & Special Projects Tina Larocque, dated June 16, 2026, we recommend that the following person(s) be appointed: Accessibility Advisory Committee: Pamela Kaartinen to serve as a Parent or Guardian of a child with a disability representative for the remainder of a 4 year term expiring November 14, 2028, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed; Heritage Advisory Committee: Jasmin Fisher to serve as a Citizen at Large representative for the remainder of a 4-year term expiring November 14, 2028, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed. For (11): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (2): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, and Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
In favour (11): 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
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager of Legislative Services & Deputy City Clerk, dated June 16, 2026 relative to Board Appointments to the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission(CEDC), we recommend that Samantha Finelli, Michael Fox and Roger Souckey be appointed as Community Directors of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission; AND THAT Samantha Finelli’s first term shall be four years commencing June 23, 2026 and expires June 23, 2030; AND THAT Michael Fox’s second term shall be four years commencing September 12, 2026 and expires September 12, 2030; AND THAT Roger Souckey’s second term shall be four years commencing December 19, 2026 and expires on December 19, 2030. For (11): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (2): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, and Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Mayor Ken Boshcoff, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (11): 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
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager of Legislative Services & Deputy City Clerk, dated June 2, 2026, relative to the Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board of Trustees, we recommend that Justin McConnell be appointed. For (12): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Mayor Ken Boshcoff, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
In favour (12): 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
WITH RESPECT to Report 244-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the application by Syncor Contracting Limited and Di Gregorio Developments Inc. for an exemption to Part Lot Control under Section 50(7) of the Planning Act for the creation of no more than 17 lots in Registered Plan 55M-643, Blocks 44, 45, and 46, shown as “Property Location: on Attachment “A”” to this report, be approved for a period of five years. City Council – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 AND THAT the by-law to exempt the lands from Part Lot Control for five years, pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act 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 Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Trevor Giertuga, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried
In favour (12): 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
WITH RESPECT to Report 205-2026-Corporate Services-Corporate Information Technology, 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 implementation services and licensing subscriptions for the City’s Property Information System (AMANDA) from Granicus, LLC (Granicus); AND THAT the Commissioner Corporate Services & City Treasurer be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. City Council – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (2): Councillor Trevor Giertuga, and Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino
WITH RESPECT to Report 211-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the 2026 Operating Budget be amended to remove the $780,000 contribution to the Renew Thunder Bay Reserve Fund with a corresponding increase to the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) legislated levy; 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 Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Rajni Agarwal
Carried
In favour (12): 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
WITH RESPECT to Report 222-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the Investment Policy Statement (IPS), as amended and appended to this report as Attachment A, be approved and included in the Corporate Policy Manual; 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 Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Mayor Ken Boshcoff, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (12): 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
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 219-2026 1. A By-law to Designate the Properties Located at 281 Ray Court, 27 Cumberland Street South, 277 Camelot Street, 1017 Isabella Street East, 716 Pacific Avenue, as Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest By-law Number: 245-2026 2. A By-law to exempt the lands from the Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act (Plan 55M-643, Blocks 44, 45 & 46, Weiler Boulevard) City Council – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 By-law Number: 246-2026 3. A By-law to Amend Supply Management By-law 359-2024 By-law Number: 248-2026 4. A By-law to remove a Holding Symbol pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O., as amended (Parkdale Stage 8). By-law Number: 258-2026 5. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (1081 Gorham Street). By-law Number: 268-2026 6. 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: 269-2026 7. A By-law to amend By-law 110-2013, being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Smoking Prohibition By-law 052-2010 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Counci
Moved by Councillor Kristen Oliver, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
In favour (11): 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
THAT the City Council meeting recess for 5 minutes. For (12): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (12): 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
WITH RESPECT to the request for support from the Victoria Avenue BIA for the Southcore Roar event, we recommend that the following paragraphs replace paragraphs 1 and 2 : “WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Co- Chair of the Southcore Roar Festival dated June 19, 2026, we recommend that a municipal capital project be created; AND THAT a maximum of $20,000 be allocated for the purchase of water barricades; AND THAT the City of Thunder Bay retain ownership of the water barricades; AND THAT the City Manager and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute any appropriations; AND THAT these funds be allocated from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) reserve fund;” For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Against (1): Councillor Albert Aiello Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Greg Johnsen, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (12): 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
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Co- Chair of the Southcore Roar Festival dated June 19, 2026, we recommend that a municipal capital project be created; City Council – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 AND THAT a maximum of $20,000 be allocated for the purchase of water barricades; AND THAT the City of Thunder Bay retain ownership of the water barricades; AND THAT the City Manager and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute any appropriations; AND THAT these funds be allocated from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) reserve fund; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be sent to City Council for ratification. For (12): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Rajni Agarwal, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
In favour (12): 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
THAT a Special Committee of the Whole –Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 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 (12): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino City Council – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Greg Johnsen, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried
In favour (12): 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
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 271-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 23rd day of June 2026. For (12): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (12): 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

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