The Thunder Bay Record

City Council

February 3, 2026

Who was there

Present (13): 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, 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 (9 motions)

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

WITH RESPECT to the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. For (13): 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, and Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Rajni Agarwal, seconded by Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Carried
In favour (13): 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, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to Report 001-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, the proposed 2026 Operating Budget for tax and rate-supported operations, we recommend that a request for further reductions be directed to the Thunder Bay Police Services Board for their consideration; City Council – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 AND THAT the Chief of Police be requested to provide further information and/or potential reductions, cost savings and/or adjustments to the Thunder Bay Police Service’s 2026 Operating submission to the Commissioner of Corporate Services/City Treasurer by Monday, February 9, 2026; AND THAT a Special Committee of the Whole – Budget meeting be established to precede the City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 to consider this information and approve potential changes; AND THAT ratification of the proposed 2026 Operating Budget for tax and rate- supported operations be deferred to Tuesday, February 17, 2026; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (6): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Greg Johnsen, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (7): Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino
Moved by Councillor Trevor Giertuga, seconded by Mayor Ken Boshcoff
Lost
In favour (6): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Michael Zussino · Opposed (7): Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino
The Minutes of the following Meeting of Special Committee of the Whole, be confirmed: 1. Special Committee of the Whole - Long Term Financial Overview held on January 22, 2026; 2. Special Committee of the Whole - Operating Budget Review held on January 26, 2026; 3. Special Committee of the Whole - Operating Budget Review held on January 28, 2026. City Council – Tuesday, February 3, 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 Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (1): Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Moved by Councillor Brian Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Ken Boshcoff
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 Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino · Opposed (1): Councillor Trevor Giertuga
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: Committee of the Whole Minutes (Closed Session) - January 13, 2026 Quality of Life Standing Committee Minutes - January 27, 2026 Growth Standing Committee Minutes - January 27, 2026 The District of Social Services Administration Board Minutes Mayor's Taskforce on Building More Homes Advisory Committee Minutes Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - November 12, 2025 Community Safety & Wellbeing Advisory Committee - November 26, 2025 Board of Health Minutes - December 17, 2025 311 Implementation Authorization - Report 046-2026-Growth-Customer Service Community Partnership Fund Grant Award - Report 041-2026-Corporate Services-Finance Update - Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy - Report 040-2026-Corporate Services-Finance Approval for Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Funding for Feeder Watermain Projects Eye on the Street Annual Report 2024 - Report 072-2026-Growth Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Establishing and Regulating By-law Report - Report 066-2026-Infrastructure & Operations-Thunder Bay Fire Rescue For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino City Council – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Absent (2
Moved by Councillor Brian Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Ken Boshcoff
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: City Council Minutes - January 13, 2026 For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Conflict (1): Councillor Albert Aiello Absent (2): Councillor Kasey Etreni, and Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Moved by Councillor Brian Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Ken Boshcoff
Carried
In favour (13): 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, Councillor Michael Zussino
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Supervisor-Sport and Community Development Paul Burke dated January 23, 2026 we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session. City Council – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (2): Councillor Kasey Etreni, and Councillor Michael Zussino
Moved by Councillor Kristen Oliver, seconded by Mayor Ken Boshcoff
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, 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: 1. By-law Number: 028- 2026 A By-law to establish and regulate Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and to repeal By-law 50-1984, as amended and to repeal Chapter 890 of the City of Thunder Bay Municipal Code. City Council – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2. By-law Number: 057-2026 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. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, 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 Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni
Moved by Councillor Rajni Agarwal, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino
THAT a Special Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 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; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. City Council – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, 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 Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kasey Etreni
Moved by Councillor Michael Zussino, seconded by Councillor Mark Bentz
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, 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: 17-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 3rd day of February, 2026. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, 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 Kasey Etreni
Moved by Mayor Ken Boshcoff, 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 Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, Councillor Michael Zussino

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