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 (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the March 17, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda 2. Minutes of Previous City Council Meeting 3. Minutes of Previous Special Committee of the Whole Meeting 4. Finance & Administration Standing Committee Minutes 5. Non-Business Meeting Minutes 6. Northwood Ward Meeting Minutes 7. The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board Minutes 8. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Minutes 9. Mayor's Taskforce on Building More Homes Advisory Committee Minutes City Council – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10. Application for Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 of the Municipal Act 11. Application for Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 358 of the Municipal Act 12. Uncollectible Accounts 2025 For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, and Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.006 (Community Services-Transit), we recommend that the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay receive the funding as indicated in this Report; AND THAT the Commissioner, Community Services be authorized to execute any agreements in relation to this funding. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, and Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Mayor Ken Boshcoff
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.008 (Corporate Services/Growth), we recommend that the Funding Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Art Gallery dated the 3rd day of October 2025, be amended as set out in this Report, including a deferral of the Weather Tight milestone from April 30, 2026 to August 31, 2026 and such other related amendments to the Funding Agreement, where impacted by the deferred date, as needed; AND THAT the City Treasurer be authorized to execute the Funding amendment agreement, and any related documentation to enact the amendments to the Funding Agreement; AND THAT the lease between The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Art Gallery dated the 24th day of April 2023, be amended as set out in this Report, including deferral of the Weather Tight milestone from April 30, 2026 to August 31, 2026; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Against (1): Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, and Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino · Opposed (1): Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Councillor Albert Aiello-Chair- Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, dated March 11, 2026, we recommend that the following person be appointed: • Paul Fitzpatrick be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring June 30, 2029, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, and Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Moved by Councillor Michael Zussino, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to Report 147-2026, we recommend that Appropriation 9-2026, to create a capital project in the amount of $70,000 for a cargo van to support the Temporary Shelter Village operational transportation needs, funded through the Health Canada – Emergency Treatment Fund Grant, be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, and Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
City Council – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager – Legislative Services and Deputy City Clerk, dated March 12, 2026, we recommend that a Special Committee of the Whole meeting be established on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 to commence at 6:30 p.m.; AND THAT the 2026 Calendar of Meetings be updated accordingly; AND THAT a Special Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00 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. AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, and Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Moved by Mayor Ken Boshcoff, seconded by Councillor Dominic Pasqualino
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, 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: City Council – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 By-law Number: 105-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 17th day of March, 2026. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (3): Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, and Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Moved by Councillor Kristen Oliver, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino