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 (5 motions)
5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Quality of Life Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Mayor Ken Boshcoff
Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 47-2026 - Growth - Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that the Report be referred back to Administration to include the feedback provided by the Quality of Life Standing Committee and to bring the Guiding Criteria for Designation Encampments directly to City Council for approval.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Foulds, seconded by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 98-2026, we request endorsement of Standing Committee to forward the following recommendation to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT City Council declare homelessness a humanitarian crisis in the City of Thunder Bay, recognizing the urgent risks to life, health, safety, and dignity for people experiencing homelessness; the disproportionate impacts on Indigenous peoples; and the broader implications for community safety and well- being; AND THAT Administration be authorized to finalize and issue a joint declaration of humanitarian crisis related to homelessness with Anemki Wajiw (Fort William First Nation) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation; AND THAT Administration report back twice yearly, to the Quality of Life Standing Committee on progress, impacts on community safety and well-being, and outcomes of intergovernmental and partner advocacy; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Greg Johnsen
Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 78-2026 - Community Services - Transit Services, we recommend that the Report be referred back to Administration to meet with ATU Local 966 officials to determine additional options to address route cancellations and staffing issues.
Moved by Councillor Greg Johnsen, seconded by Councillor Andrew Foulds
Carried
THAT the hour being 9:30 p.m. we continue with the business at hand.
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Andrew Foulds