Council Meeting

Confirmation of Agenda

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12–0

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Pasqualino

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Etreni

Boshcoff

Oliver

Bentz

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Giertuga

Absent (1)

Zussino

Council approved the agenda for the June 23, 2026 meeting, including any additional items that were added. All 12 councillors present voted in favor.

WITH RESPECT to the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

Consent Agenda Resolution

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12–0

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Zussino

Council approved a consent agenda that confirmed meeting minutes from June, approved sign variance applications, updated procurement thresholds and incident response policies, authorized a communication tower at 1580 Arthur Street West, and approved external funding for various capital projects.

WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Minutes of Previous City Council Meetings - June 2, 2026 2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2026 3. Quality of Life Standing Committee Minutes - June 16, 2026 4. Growth Standing Committee Minutes - June 16, 2026 5. Neebing Ward Meeting Minutes 6. CEDC Board of Directors Minutes 7. Sign Variance Applications (Memorandum-Corporate Services) 8. Procurement Thresholds (Report 191-2026) 9. Incident Response Policy (Report 186-2026) 10. Communication Tower - 1580 Arthur Street West (Report 196- 2026) 11. External Funding for Various Capital Works (Report 263-2026) 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

Thunder Bay Hydro Corporation and Synergy North Corporation -

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12–0

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Zussino

Council voted to approve administration's plan regarding Thunder Bay Hydro Corporation and Synergy North Corporation, as discussed in a closed session meeting. The specific details of what was decided are not public information.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.012 (Infrastructure & Operations- Administration) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session. 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

Various Board Appointments

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Absent (2)

Zussino

Agarwal

Council appointed two people to city advisory committees: Pamela Kaartinen to the Accessibility Advisory Committee as a parent/guardian representative, and Jasmin Fisher to the Heritage Advisory Committee as a citizen representative. Both will serve until November 2028.

WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Coordinator- Board, Committees & Special Projects Tina Larocque, dated June 16, 2026, we recommend that the following person(s) be appointed: Accessibility Advisory Committee: Pamela Kaartinen to serve as a Parent or Guardian of a child with a disability representative for the remainder of a 4 year term expiring November 14, 2028, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed; Heritage Advisory Committee: Jasmin Fisher to serve as a Citizen at Large representative for the remainder of a 4-year term expiring November 14, 2028, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed. For (11): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (2): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, and Councillor Michael Zussino

CEDC Board Appointments

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11–0

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Absent (2)

Zussino

Agarwal

Council appointed three people to the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission as Community Directors: Samantha Finelli (starting her first 4-year term), and Michael Fox and Roger Souckey (both starting their second 4-year terms). All three appointments were approved unanimously.

WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager of Legislative Services & Deputy City Clerk, dated June 16, 2026 relative to Board Appointments to the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission(CEDC), we recommend that Samantha Finelli, Michael Fox and Roger Souckey be appointed as Community Directors of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission

• Samantha Finelli’s first term shall be four years commencing June 23, 2026 and expires June 23, 2030
• Michael Fox’s second term shall be four years commencing September 12, 2026 and expires September 12, 2030
• Roger Souckey’s second term shall be four years commencing December 19, 2026 and expires on December 19, 2030. For (11): 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (2): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, and Councillor Michael Zussino

Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board Appointment

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Absent (1)

Zussino

Council voted unanimously to appoint Justin McConnell to the Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board of Trustees. All 12 councillors present supported the appointment.

WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager of Legislative Services & Deputy City Clerk, dated June 2, 2026, relative to the Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board of Trustees, we recommend that Justin McConnell be appointed. 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

Part Lot Control exemption for 17 lots in Plan 55M-643

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12–0

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Zussino

City Council approved a 5-year exemption that allows Syncor Contracting Limited and Di Gregorio Developments Inc. to create up to 17 new lots in the area covered by Registered Plan 55M-643 (Blocks 44, 45, and 46). This exemption from Part Lot Control rules under the Planning Act will enable the subdivision of these properties.

WITH RESPECT to Report 244-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the application by Syncor Contracting Limited and Di Gregorio Developments Inc. for an exemption to Part Lot Control under Section 50(7) of the Planning Act for the creation of no more than 17 lots in Registered Plan 55M-643, Blocks 44, 45, and 46, shown as “Property Location: on Attachment “A”” to this report, be approved for a period of five years.

• the by-law to exempt the lands from Part Lot Control for five years, pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act be presented to City Council for ratification. 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

of the Supply Management By-law 359-2024, be approved to

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11–0

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Absent (2)

Zussino

Giertuga

Council approved a direct negotiation to hire Granicus, LLC to implement and provide software licensing for the City's Property Information System (AMANDA). The Commissioner of Corporate Services is authorized to sign related contracts.

WITH RESPECT to Report 205-2026-Corporate Services-Corporate Information Technology, we recommend that use of the Negotiation Method, pursuant to section 6.02 of the Supply Management By-law 359- 2024, be approved to purchase implementation services and licensing subscriptions for the City’s Property Information System (AMANDA) from Granicus, LLC (Granicus)

• the Commissioner Corporate Services & City Treasurer be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter
• 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 Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (2): Councillor Trevor Giertuga, and Councillor Michael Zussino

Operating Budget be amended to remove the $780,000 contribution

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12–0

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Zussino

Council redirected $780,000 that was planned to go into a reserve fund for Thunder Bay's renewal efforts. Instead, this money will now be used to pay the city's share of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority's budget.

WITH RESPECT to Report 211-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the 2026 Operating Budget be amended to remove the $780,000 contribution to the Renew Thunder Bay Reserve Fund with a corresponding increase to the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) legislated levy

• any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

Investment of Municipal Funds and Investment Policy Statement

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12–0

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Zussino

Council approved a new Investment Policy Statement that will guide how the city invests its municipal funds. This policy has been added to the city's official policy manual, and any necessary bylaws will be brought back to council for final approval.

WITH RESPECT to Report 222-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the Investment Policy Statement (IPS), as amended and appended to this report as Attachment A, be approved and included in the Corporate Policy Manual

• any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

Meeting recess (5 minutes)

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12–0

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Absent (1)

Zussino

Council took a 5-minute break during the meeting. All 12 councillors present voted in favour.

THAT the City Council meeting recess for 5 minutes. 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

Amendment: Southcore Roar water barricades ($20K)

CARRIED 11–1

Yea (11)

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Nay (1)

Aiello

Absent (1)

Zussino

Council amended the Southcore Roar Festival funding request to create a municipal capital project for up to $20,000 in water barricades, funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax reserve. The city will own and retain the barricades for future use.

WITH RESPECT to the request for support from the Victoria Avenue BIA for the Southcore Roar event, we recommend that the following paragraphs replace paragraphs 1 and 2 : “WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Co- Chair of the Southcore Roar Festival dated June 19, 2026, we recommend that a municipal capital project be created

• a maximum of $20,000 be allocated for the purchase of water barricades
• the City of Thunder Bay retain ownership of the water barricades
• the City Manager and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute any appropriations
• these funds be allocated from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) reserve fund;” For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, 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, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Against (1): Councillor Albert Aiello Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

Water barricades for Southcore Roar Festival ($20K)

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12–0

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Zussino

Council approved spending up to $20,000 to buy water barricades for the Southcore Roar Festival. The city will own and keep these barricades for future use, with funding coming from the Municipal Accommodation Tax reserve.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Co- Chair of the Southcore Roar Festival dated June 19, 2026, we recommend that a municipal capital project be created

• a maximum of $20,000 be allocated for the purchase of water barricades
• the City of Thunder Bay retain ownership of the water barricades
• the City Manager and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute any appropriations
• these funds be allocated from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) reserve fund
• any necessary by-laws be sent to City Council for ratification. 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino

Establishment of Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12–0

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Zussino

Council scheduled a closed-door meeting for July 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss private personnel matters about city employees, as permitted under the Municipal Act. All 12 councillors present voted in favor.

THAT a Special Committee of the Whole –Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00 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. 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 Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Absent (1): Councillor Michael Zussino