November 4, 2025

Confirmation of Agenda

Council confirmed the agenda for the November 4, 2025 meeting, including all printed items and new business. The vote was unanimous (13-0).

WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 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

Council approved rezoning 869 Golf Links Road from industrial and natural heritage designation to commercial use. The change allows for community commercial development with specific building requirements like a maximum height of 23 meters and minimum 13% landscaping.

WITH RESPECT to Report 332-2025-Growth-Development Services- Planning Services, we recommend that for the subject lands being Part of the NW Quarter and Part of the SW Quarter of Section 54 described as part of Part 5 of PAR103, Parts 5, 6, and 7 of RP 55R-10380, Part 6 on RP 55R-12453, and Parts 1, 2, and 3 on RP 55R-15020, municipally referred to as 869 Golf Links Road, all shown as “Property Location” on Attachment A, the Official Plan and Zoning By-law be amended as follows: 1. That the Official Plan be amended to redesignate the lands from Industrial (Business Area) and Natural Heritage System (Evaluated Wetland and Natural Corridor) to Commercial – Community Commercial as shown on Attachment A; 2. Rezone the subject lands by removing them from the “BU” – Business Zone and “BUSP91” – Business Zone (Site-Specific Provision 91) with Environmental Overlay and instead rezone to the “CCSP91” – Community Commercial Zone (Site Specific Provision 91); 3. Amend Site Specific Provision 91 of Schedule “C” of the Zoning By-law to the following:“SP91: Site-specific provision 91The following provisions apply to lands zoned CCSP91 as shown on Map 7L and 8L of Schedule “A”: a. The definition of lot means the entirety of the lands zoned CCSP91, despite potential multiple ownerships; b. Despite Tables 5.2 and 5.3, the following shall apply:• Minimum front setback – 3.0 m• Minimum rear setback – 3.0 m• Maximum building height – 23.0 m• Maximum driveway width – 13.0 m• Minimum landscaped area – 13% of lot area, including a 3.0 m strip along street frontages 4. Holding Provision 18 of Schedule “C” of the Zoning By-law be amended to apply to Map 8L of Schedule “A”: Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the corresponding Official Plan Amendment is approved by City Council; and 2. That the lands be designated Site Plan Control prior to the passing of the amending by-law.

• the 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

Consent Agenda Resolution

Council approved meeting minutes and committee records from previous sessions, and confirmed an application to request funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for improvements to the Terry Fox Visitor's Centre. The vote was unanimous with 12 councillors in favor.

WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the November 4, 2025 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: - Minutes of Previous City Council Meetings - Minutes of Previous Committee of the Whole - Closed Session Meeting - Growth Standing Committee Minutes - Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Minutes - Mayor's Taskforce on Building More Homes Advisory Committee Minutes - Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health Minutes - Committee of Adjustment Minutes - The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board Minutes - Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Capital Reserve Fund Request - Application to NOHFC for Terry Fox Visitor’s Centre Improvements 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 Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Brian Hamilton

Board and Committee Appointments

Council appointed citizens to fill various committee and board positions, including the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Community Safety & Well Being Advisory Committee, Thunder Bay Public Library Board, and the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee. Most positions are for terms expiring in 2026-2029.

WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Tina Larocque, Coordinator- Boards, Committees and Special Projects, dated October 8, 2025, we recommend that the following people be appointed to the following Committees and Boards: 1. Accessibility Advisory Committee One (1) citizen to serve as a Learning Disability Representative for the remainder of a 4 year term expiring November 14, 2028, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: Tara Lennox Seeking (1) Caregiver to a person with a disability representative One (1) citizen to serve for the remainder of a 4 year term, expiring November 14, 2028, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: Lyric Allin Seeking (1) Service agency representative One (1) citizen to serve for a 4 year term, expiring November 14, 2029, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: Todd Kennedy 2. Committee of Adjustment One (1) citizen to be appointed for the remainder of a 4-year term expiring November 14, 2026. Anthony Foglia 3. Community Safety & Well Being Advisory Committee Seeking (1) Advisor – substance misuse representative One (1) citizen to be appointed for the remainder of a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2026, or until a replacement has been appointed: Rory Waisman 4. Thunder Bay Public Library Board Three (3) citizens to be appointed for the remainder of a 4-year term expiring November 14, 2026, or until replacements have been appointed: 1. Dayna DeBendet 2. Ian Dew 3. Roshi Antony AND WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Krista Power, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk, dated October 27, 2025 relative to Council appointments to the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, we recommend the following 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. The Chair, Vice Chair or designate of the Quality of Life Standing Committee: Councillor Ch’ng 2. The Chair, Vice Chair or designate of the Growth Standing Committee: Councillor Giertuga 3. The Chair, Vice Chair or designate of the Finance & Administration Standing Committee: Councillor Bentz 4. The Mayor: Mayor Ken Boshcoff 5. A Member of Council: Councillor Etreni 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 Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Absent (1): Councillor Brian Hamilton

Council unanimously calls on the federal government to increase immigration allocations for Thunder Bay through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot, reconsider caps on international students at northern colleges, and invest more in settlement services to help newcomers stay in the region. The motion will be sent to federal ministers and local MPs.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver, Chair – Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, dated October 21, 2025, we recommend that City Council calls on the Federal Government to:  Provide sufficient and sustained immigration allocations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot to match local labour force needs in the City of Thunder Bay;  Reconsider international student caps for rural and northern post- secondary institutions which serve as important pipelines for future skilled workers in rural and northern communities;  Invest in long-term settlement and retention supports, recognizing the essential role of municipalities and community organizations in helping newcomers successfully integrate and remain in northern regions

• a copy of this resolution be provided to The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship; The Honourable Patty Hajdu, MP Thunder Bay - Superior North, and Marcus Powlowski, MP Thunder Bay-Rainy River
• 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

Art Gallery – Additional Contribution

Council approved an additional $2.5 million in funding for the Thunder Bay Art Gallery's new building, split into two phases of $1.25 million each as the facility opens. The money will come from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund and the Renew Thunder Bay Reserve Fund, with each phase's release dependent on confirming other funding sources and achieving the scheduled opening milestones.

WITH RESPECT to Report 334-2025-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that an additional $2.5 million be allocated to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for the capital costs associated with construction of the new Art Gallery facility in two phases of $1.25 million each, corresponding to the partial and full opening of the facility

• the source of financing for the first phase of additional funding in the amount of $1.25 million be as follows:  Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund$0.75 million  Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund$0.50 million (2026 Budget)
• the release of the first phase of additional funding be conditional upon confirmation of all other funding sources required to achieve partial opening
• the source of financing for the second phase of additional funding in the amount of $1.25 million be as follows:  Renew Thunder Bay Reserve Fund $1.25 million
• the release of the second phase of additional funding be conditional upon achieving a partial opening and confirmation of all other funding sources required to achieve full opening
• the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the funding agreement and any subsequent agreements or amendments between The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Art Gallery relative to this project
• any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (8): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, and Councillor Kristen Oliver Against (5): Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino

Multi-use Indoor Turf Facility

Council approved naming the new indoor turf facility at 480 Beverly Street as 'Tbaytel Multiplex' under a 10-year naming rights agreement with Tbaytel.

WITH RESPECT to Report 343-2025-Community Services-Recreation & Culture, we recommend that the new Multi-use Indoor Turf Facility at 480 Beverly Street be named Tbaytel Multiplex

• the name be limited to the term of the Naming Rights Agreement (10 years) in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor
• 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 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

Establishment of Committee of the Whole - Closed Session -

Council scheduled a closed-door meeting for December 2, 2025 to discuss sensitive matters including labour negotiations, potential lawsuits, legal advice, and confidential business information that could harm the city's negotiating position if made public.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (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 (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