City Council

WITH RESPECT to the December 2, 2025 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. City Council – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 For (12): 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, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Rajni Agarwal

The Minutes of the following Meeting of Special Committee of the Whole, to be confirmed: 1. Special Committee of the Whole - Capital Budget held on November 24, 2025. For (12): 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, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Rajni Agarwal

WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Tina Larocque, Coordinator – Boards, Committees and Special Projects dated November 17, 2025 relative to Council appointments to Committees and Boards, we recommend the following Council members be appointed for the remainder of a 4 year term expiring November 14, 2026, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed: 1. Community Safety and Well Being Committee: Councillor Dominic Pasqualino 2. The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board: Councillor Shelby Ch’ng 3. The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Board: Councillor Kristen Oliver For (12): 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, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Rajni Agarwal

WITH RESPECT to Report 2025CLS.035-Growth-Development Services- Realty Services, we recommend that the City enter into a lease as tenant with The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay (“Terrace Bay”) for an ambulance base facility to be constructed at “Old Scout Hall Property”, Highway 11/17, legally described as part of Lot 313, Registered Plan M121, Terrace Bay, Ontario; AND THAT the City enter into any required Municipal Capital Facilities agreement with Terrace Bay; AND THAT the Director Development Services be authorized to execute all required documentation in form satisfactory to the Manager – Realty Services; AND THAT the above direction be conditional upon Terrace Bay receiving the necessary Council approvals and financing confirmation; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (12): 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, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Rajni Agarwal

WITH RESPECT to Report 2025CLS.044 (Human Resources) we recommend that the Memorandum of Settlement between the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay and UNIFOR, Local 229 for the Superior North Emergency Medical Services (SNEMS) District Paramedics be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary agreements; AND THAT the necessary by-law be presented to City Council for ratification. For (12): 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, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Rajni Agarwal

WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the December 2, 2025 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: - Minutes of Previous Council Meetings - November 4, 2025 and November 24, 2025 - Minutes of Previous Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Meeting - November 4, 2025 - Finance & Administration Standing Committee Minutes - November 25, 2025 - Growth Standing Committee Minutes - November 25, 2025 - Quality of Life Standing Committee Minutes - November 18, 2025 - Northwood Ward Meeting Minutes - October 16, 2025 - Committee of Adjustment Minutes - May 29, June 26, July 18 and July 26, 2025 - Mayor's Taskforce on Building More Homes Advisory Committee Minutes - October 15, 2025 - Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Minutes - September 24, 2025 - 2026 Interim Tax Levy Report 372-2025 - Affordable Access Program for Recreation & Transit (Pilot Extension) Report 374-2025 - Building Fast Fund and Housing Accelerator Fund Reallocation Funding Report 380-2025 - Appointment of City Clerks - Establishment of 2026 City Council Special Session - Annual General Meetings - Establishment of Special Committee of the Whole - Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Awards - Versorium's Central Avenue Generating Facility Update City Council – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Bria

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Greg Johnsen dated November 5, 2025, we recommend that Administration prepare an amendment to By-law 225-1998 (as amended) that requires each member of council to hold a minimum of one (1) Ward or Townhall meeting per year beginning in 2027; AND THAT Administration bring this report and proposed by-law amendment to the Standing Committee on Finance and Administration in Q2 2026 prior to presentation to City Council for approval; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification. For (5): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (8): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Chair – Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, dated November 24, 2025, we recommend that City Council calls on the Government of Ontario to maintain local, independent, municipally governed, watershed-based conservation authorities to ensure strong local representation in decisions related to municipal levies, community-focused service delivery, and the protection and management of conservation lands; AND THAT while City Council supports provincial goals for consistent permit approval processes, shared services, and digital modernization, imposing a new top-down agency structure without strong local accountability and governance risks creating unnecessary cost, red tape, and bureaucracy, thereby undermining efficiency and responsiveness to local community needs; AND THAT City Council supports efforts to balance expertise, capacity, and program delivery across the province, and requests that the Province work collaboratively with municipalities and local conservation authorities to determine the most effective level of strategic consolidation to achieve both provincial and local objectives; AND THAT City Council is opposed to the proposed “Huron-Superior Regional Conservation Authority” boundary configuration outlined in Environmental Registry Notice 025-1257; AND THAT City Council recommends that the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority form the “Northwestern Ontario Regional Conservation Authority”; AND THAT t

WITH RESPECT to the Smart Growth Action Plan Amendment, we recommend that "as presented and approved by City Council" in paragraph 2 be replaced with "guided by".

WITH RESPECT to Report 383-2025-Growth, we recommend that City Council adopt the Smart Growth Action Plan as presented, we recommend that the following addition be included; • Item A4 - a renewed effort to continue the development of Thunder Bay’s Waterfront as guided under Report R178/2016 (Engineering & Operations)

City Council – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 WITH RESPECT to Report 383-2025-Growth, we recommend that City Council adopt the Smart Growth Action Plan as presented; AND THAT Administration report to City Council two times per year on the implementation of the Plan; AND THAT as described in Item A4 of the Smart Growth Action Plan, that a renewed effort to continue the development of Thunder Bay's Waterfront Trail as guided by Report R178/2016 (Engineering & Operations); AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. 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

WITH RESPECT to Report 328-2025-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the Trust Fund Statements of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, for the year ended December 31, 2024, be approved; 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 Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, and Councillor Michael Zussino City Council – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Absent (2): Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino

WITH RESPECT to Report 381-2025-Community Services we recommend that the City of Thunder Bay move forward with a City-run operating model for the Tbaytel Multiplex; AND THAT the financial implications of a City-operated model be included in the 2026 Operating Budget for City Council’s consideration; 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 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 Mark Bentz Absent (1): Councillor Trevor Giertuga

WITH RESPECT to Report 393-2025-Corporate Services-Finance we recommend that the grant be increased by $130,000 and the loan be decreased by an equal amount. City Council – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 For (6): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Against (7): Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, and 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 89-2025 1. A By-law to appoint two (2) Acting City Clerks for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay By-law 250-2025 2. A By-law to close a portion of travelled dead-end roadway known as Part of Mountdale Avenue (formerly Mountain Avenue) By-law 359-2025 3. A By-law to Authorize the Borrowing upon Serial Debentures By-law 360-2025 4. A By-law to Authorize the Borrowing upon Serial Debentures By-law 361-2025 5. A By-law to Authorize the Borrowing upon Serial Debentures City Council – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By-law 362-2025 6. A By-law to Authorize the Borrowing upon Serial Debentures By-law 363-2025 7. A By-law to Authorize the Borrowing upon Serial Debentures By-law 365-2025 8. A By-law to Amend By-law 203-1996 being a by-law to adopt the Corporate Policy Manual By-law 378-2025 9. 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 379-2025 10. A By-law to amend By-law 011-2007, being a By-law to Appoint Officers for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (Development Services Department/Finance Department) to update the Appointment of Officers. By-law 382-2025 11. A By-law to establish and name a new portion of Jasper Drive. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Ag

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Andrew Foulds

THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law 352-2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 2nd day of December, 2025. 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