City Council

WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda - May 5, 2026 2. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings - April 21, 2026 City Council & April 26, 2026 Tbaytel AGM 3. Special Committee of the Whole - Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Awards - April 22, 2026 & Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session - April 21, 2026 4. Growth Standing Committee Minutes - April 28, 2026 5. Quality of Life Standing Committee Minutes - April 28th, 2026 6. Ward Meeting Minutes - Current River Ward Meeting - April 2, 2026 7. Mayor's Taskforce on Building More Homes Committee Minutes 8. Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health Meeting Minutes 9. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Reserve Request 2026 For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, 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 (2): Councillor Mark Bentz, and Councillor Shelby Ch'ng

WITH RESPECT to Report 116-2026 - Corporate Services - Revenue, we recommend that Option 2 in paragraph 1 of the recommendation, be replaced with Option 1. For (1): Councillor Brian Hamilton Against (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (2): Councillor Mark Bentz, and Councillor Shelby Ch'ng

WITH RESPECT to Report 116-2026-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend that the tax ratios and tax rates included in Attachment 8, as appended to this report, and outlined in Option 2 be approved for the 2026 taxation year; AND THAT the final tax levy be due in two installments on August 5 and October 7, 2026; AND THAT By-law 155-2026 be presented at the May 19th City Council for ratification. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (1): Councillor Trevor Giertuga Absent (2): Councillor Mark Bentz, and Councillor Shelby Ch'ng

WITH RESPECT to Report 160-2026-Infrastructure & Operations-Parks & Open Spaces, we recommend that Administration submit an application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Enhance Your Community Funding Stream for the Prince Arthur’s Landing Marina Fuel Storage & Dispensing System Replacement project which requires matched funding of $700,000, understanding that the City will be required to provide the additional funds to complete the project including any cost overruns that may occur; AND THAT the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Operations be the authorized signing authority for the application; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; 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 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 (2): Councillor Mark Bentz, and Councillor Shelby Ch'ng

WITH RESPECT to Report 101-2026 - City Manger's Office - Office of the City Clerk, we recommend that the size restrictions for election signs included in By-law 56-2022 be retained. For (5): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (6): Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (2): Councillor Mark Bentz, and Councillor Shelby Ch'ng

WITH RESPECT to Report 101-2026-City Manager's Office-Office of the City Clerk, we recommend that the draft Amendment to the Election Sign By-law, as outlined in this report and appended as Attachment A, be approved; AND THAT By-law Amendment 100-2026 be presented for approval to amend By-law 56-2022, being a By-law to manage and regulate Election Signs in the City of Thunder Bay as outlined in this report. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, 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 (2): Councillor Mark Bentz, and Councillor Shelby Ch'ng

THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 100- 2026 1. A By-law to amend By-law 56-2022, being a By-law to manage and regulate Election Signs in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, 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 (2): Councillor Mark Bentz, and Councillor Shelby Ch'ng

THAT a Special Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 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 (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, 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 (2): Councillor Mark Bentz, and Councillor Shelby Ch'ng

THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 167-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 5th day of May, 2026. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, 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 (2): Councillor Mark Bentz, and Councillor Shelby Ch'ng