City Council Meeting
Agenda

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 at 6:30 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

S.H. Blake Memorial Auditorium

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1.

City Council

Speaker: Councillor Andrew Foulds

2.

Opening Ceremonies

2.1

Land Acknowledgement

2.2

Moment of Silent Reflection

2.3

National Anthem

Kerry Thom to perform the national anthem.

3.

Disclosures of Interest

4.

Consent Agenda

4.1

Confirmation of Agenda

• WITH RESPECT to the April 7, 2026 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. 
  
  

4.2

Minutes of Previous City Council Meetings

The Minutes of the following Meetings of the Thunder Bay City Council, to be confirmed:

1.  The Thunder Bay City Council held on March 17, 2026. 

4.3

Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session Minutes

The Minutes of the following Meeting of the Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session, to be confirmed:

1.  March 17, 2026 Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session.

4.4

Growth Standing Committee Minutes

Minutes of Growth Standing Committee, held on March 24, 2026, for information.  (Distributed Separately)

4.5

Quality of Life Standing Committee

Minutes of Quality of Life Standing Committee, held on March 24, 2026, for information.

4.6

Ward Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the February 11, 2026 McKellar Ward Meeting, to be confirmed.

Minutes of the March 5, 2026 McIntyre Ward Meeting, to be confirmed.

4.7

Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board Minutes

Minutes of Meeting 03-2026 (Regular Session) of The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administrative Board held on February 19, 2026, for information only. 

4.8

CEDC Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Wednesday, January 21, 2026 CEDC Board of Directors Meeting, for information only.

4.9

Thunder Bay District Heath Unit Board of Health Minutes

Minutes of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health meeting held on February 18, 2026, for information only. 

4.10

Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Minutes

Minutes of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, held on February 25, 2026, for information. 

4.11

City of Thunder Bay Appeals Tribunal

Minutes of Meetings 02-2025, 03-2025 and 01-2026 of the City of Thunder Bay Appeals Tribunal held on September 3, 2025, October 16, 2025, and March 9, 2026, respectively, for information. 

4.12

Budget Appropriation – Hammond Fire Training Centre Expansion

Report 139-2026 - Infrastructure & Operations - Engineering recommending that the Hammond Avenue Fire Training Centre Expansion capital project be approved in the amount of $1,093,920, funded by external grants.

4.13

Special Committee of the Whole – Citizens of Exceptional Achievement and Growth Standing Committee – Re-Scheduling Update

Memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager - Legislative Services & Deputy City Clerk, dated March 27, 2026 providing a re-scheduling update for the April 22, 2026 Special Committee of the Whole Meeting and the new date for the July 28, 2026 Growth Standing Committee Meeting.

4.14

Consent Agenda Resolution

WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed:

1. Confirmation of Agenda - April 7, 2026
2. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings - March 17, 2026
3. Special Committee of the Whole - Closed Session Meeting - March 17, 2026
4. Growth Standing Committee Minutes - March 24, 2026
5. Quality of Life Standing Committee Minutes - March 24, 2026
6. Ward Meeting Minutes
7. Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board Minutes
8. CEDC Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
9. Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health Meeting Minutes
10. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Minutes
11. City of Thunder Bay Appeals Tribunal
12. Budget Appropriation - Hammond Fire Training Centre Expansion
13. Special Committee of the Whole – Citizens of Exceptional Achievement and Growth Standing Committee – Re-Scheduling Update
 

5.

Items Arising from Closed Session

6.

Reports of Administration

6.1

U-Pass Agreement with Lakehead University Student Union

Report 140-2026 - Community Services - Transit Services recommending that Administration be authorized to enter into another one-year Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) Agreement between the City and the Lakehead University Student Union Inc. (LUSU).

• WITH RESPECT to Report 140-2026-Community Services-Transit Services, we recommend that Administration be authorized to enter into another one-year Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) Agreement between the City and the Lakehead University Student Union Inc. (LUSU), with some changes as detailed in this report, including such ancillary documents, amendments and renewal agreements as may be required to give further effect to the intended relationships of the parties for a one-year term commencing on September 1, 2026;

  AND THAT the Commissioner, Community Services be authorized to execute all documentation with respect to the U-Pass program agreement;

  AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
  
  

6.2

Appointment of Chief of Fire

Memorandum from Kayla Dixon, Commissioner - Infrastructure & Operations, dated March 6, 2026 containing a recommendation that City Council authorize the appointment of David Tarini to the Chief of Fire for the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.

• WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Kayla Dixon, Commissioner - Infrastructure & Operations dated April 7, 2026, we recommend that David Tarini be appointed to the Chief of Fire for the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue effective April 8, 2026;  

  AND THAT By-law 019-2026 - Appointment of Acting Fire Chief be repealed; 

  AND THAT By-law 129-2026 - Appointment of Chief of Fire be presented to City Council for ratification on April 7, 2026. 
  
  

6.3

Emergency Management Program

Report 68-2026 - Infrastructure & Operations - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue recommending City Council approve draft By-law 087-2026, including the City of Thunder Bay Emergency Management Program, Emergency Management Plan and Strategy, as attached to this report.

• WITH RESPECT to Report 68-2026-Infrastructure & Operations-Thunder Bay Fire Rescue,

  WE RECOMMEND THAT City Council approve draft By-law 087-2026, including the City of Thunder Bay Emergency Management Program, Emergency Management Plan and Strategy, as attached to this report;

  AND THAT By-law 76/2021 (Emergency Plan By-law), as amended, be repealed; 

  AND THAT City Council enacts By-law 87-2026, being the new Emergency Management Program By-law.
  
  

6.4

Property Tax Accounts with 2024 Arrears

Report 37-2026 - Corporate Services - Revenue recommending the registration of tax arrears certificates against the properties as shown in Attachment A to this report, thereby starting the Municipal Tax Sale process.

Confidential Memorandum from Chantal Harris, Manager - Billing & Collection Services, dated March 18, 2026. (Distributed Separately to Members of Council, City Manager, City Solicitor, and Commissioner - Corporate Services & City Treasurer only)

• WITH RESPECT to Report 37-2026-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend the registration of tax arrears certificates against the properties as shown in Attachment A to this report, thereby starting the Municipal Tax Sale process;

  AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
  
  

6.5

Property Related Matter – 545 Algoma Street Land Sale

Report 62-2026 - Growth - Development Services recommending the sale of vacant surplus property municipally known as 545 Algoma Street North (the “Lands”), as illustrated on the attached Location Plan, to 1001432176 Ontario Inc. 

• WITH RESPECT to Report 62-2026, we recommend that the City-owned surplus property, municipally known as 545 Algoma Street North and legally described as Lots 16-26, Block 42, Registered Plan 121, McIntyre, Part of Powley Street and Part of Lane, Block 42, Plan 121, being Parts 4-7 on Reference Plan 55R-14379, be sold to 1001432176 Ontario Inc., or a permitted affiliated assignee, for the sum of $749,000, for the purpose of a multi-residential development with potential for additional mixed uses permitted under the current property zoning, subject to the terms and conditions recommended in this Report, including entering into a Site Plan Control Agreement and a Repurchase Agreement with the City prior to closing;

  AND THAT the Director - Development Services be authorized to execute any and all documentation required in order to finalize the transaction;

  AND THAT any and all necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
  
  

6.6

Property Related Matter – 144 Fanshaw Street, 300 Tokio Street, 791 Arundel Street Land Sales

Report 161-2026 - Growth - Development Services - Realty Services recommending the sale of vacant surplus properties municipally known as 144 Fanshaw Street, 300 Tokio Street, and 791 Arundel Street (the “Lands”), as illustrated on the attached Location Plans, to Terralux General Contractors and Development Limited. 

Confidential Memorandum from Joel DePeuter, Director - Development Services  (Distributed Separately to Members of Council, City Manager, City Solicitor and Commissioner - Growth only)

• WITH RESPECT to Report 161-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Realty Services, we recommend that the City-owned surplus property, municipally known as 144 Fanshaw Street and legally described as Parcel Block-1 Section M325; Block L Plan M325 McIntyre; Thunder Bay, be sold to Terralux General Contractors and Development Limited or any permitted assignee for the sum of $969,000.00 for the purpose of a multi-residential development, subject to the terms and conditions recommended in this Report including successfully obtaining a Zoning By-law amendment and entering into a Site Plan Control Agreement and a Repurchase Agreement with the City prior to closing;

  AND THAT the City-owned surplus property, municipally known as 300 Tokio Street and legally described as Part Lot 4, Concession A, Being Part Of Parts 1, 2, & 3 55R-10186, Part of Picton Avenue Plan M37 Being Parts 7 & 8 55R-9082 closed by LT135107, Lots 81-107 Plan M37, Lots 113 – 125 Plan M37, Part Lot 108 Plan M37 except Part 13 55R-9082, Part Lot 109 Plan M37 except Part 12 55R-9082, Part Lots 110 & 111 Plan M37 except Part 11 55R-9082, Part Lot 112 Plan M37 except Part 10 55R-9082, Part of Junot Avenue Plan M37, being Parts 5, 6 & 13 55R-2984 closed by LT135107, Part of Picton Avenue Plan M37, being Part 2 55R-2984 Part Lot 112 Plan M37 except Part 10 55R-9082, Part of Junot Avenue Plan M37, being Parts 5, 6 & 13 55R-2984 closed by LT135107, Part of Picton Avenue Plan M37, being Part 2 55R-2984  closed by LT135107, Part of Tokio Street Plan M37, being Part of Part 14 55R-2984  closed by LT135107, Part of Tokio Street Plan M37, being Part of Part 15 55R-2984  closed by F53897, Part of lanes Plan M37, being Parts 3 & 4 55R-2984 closed by LT135107, Part of Junot Avenue Plan M37, being Part 12 55R-2984 closed by F53897; City of Thunder Bay, be sold to Terralux General Contractors and Development Limited or any permitted assignee for the sum of $2,137,500.00 for the purpose of a multi-residential development, subject to the terms and conditions recommended in this Report including entering into a Site Plan Control Agreement and a Repurchase Agreement with the City prior to closing;

  AND THAT the City-owned surplus property, municipally known as 791 Arundel Street and legally described as Part Lot C, Plan PA59, S of Arundel St, E of 55R3639 except Plan 818; Thunder Bay, be sold to Terralux General Contractors and Development Limited or any permitted assignee for the sum of $2,159,000.00 for the purpose of a multi-residential development, subject to the terms and conditions recommended in this Report including successfully obtaining a Zoning By-law amendment and entering into a Site Plan Control Agreement and a Repurchase Agreement with the City prior to closing;

  AND THAT the Director - Development Services be authorized to execute any and all documentation required in order to finalize the transactions;

  AND THAT any and all necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
  
  

6.7

Negotiated Procurement Method – Beverly Street Parking Lot

Report 142-2026 - Infrastructure & Operations - Engineering recommending the use of the Negotiation method, pursuant to section 6.02 of the Supply Management By-Law 359-2024, be approved to procure the work required to complete the Beverly Street Parking Lot.

• WITH RESPECT to Report 142-2026-Infrastructure & Operations-Engineering, we recommend the use of the Negotiation method, pursuant to section 6.02 of the Supply Management By-Law 359-2024, be approved to procure the work required to complete the Beverly Street Parking Lot project up to the maximum budgeted value of $2,000,000.00, (inclusive of HST);

  AND THAT the City Manager be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter;

  AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
  
  

7.

By-laws and By-law Resolution

7.1

By-law 087-2026 - A By-law to establish an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan – Repeal and Replace

A By-law to establish an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan and to identify key individuals for the protection of public safety, health, environment, critical infrastructure and to promote economic stability and a disaster resilient community in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay, and to repeal By-law 76-2021 and By-law 81-2021.

7.2

By-law 129-2026 – Appointment of Chief of Fire

A By-law to provide for the appointment of a Chief of Fire for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay.

7.3

By-law 149-2026 – A by-law to amend By-law 011-2007 to Update the Appointment of Officers.

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.

7.4

By-law 152-2026 – Appointment of Persons to Enforce Parking

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.

7.5

By-law 163-2026 – A By-law to amend By-law 011-2007 being a by-law to update the appointment of Officers

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, to update the appointment of Officers.

7.6

By-law Resolution

By-law Resolution - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - City Council

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  THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered:

  By-law Number: 87- 2026
  
  1. A By-law to establish an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan – Repeal and Replace
  
  
  By-law Number: 129- 2026
  
  2. A By-law to provide for the appointment of a Chief of Fire for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue
  
  
  By-law Number: 149- 2026
  
  3. A by-law to amend By-law 011-2007 to Update the Appointment of Officers.
  
  
  By-law Number: 152- 2026
  
  4. A By-law to amend By-law Number 99-2005, being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
  
  
  By-law Number: 163- 2026
  
  5. A By-law to amend By-law 011-2007 being a by-law to update the appointment of Officers
  
  

8.

New Business

9.

Confirming By-law and Confirming By-law Resolution

9.1

By-law 151-2026 – Confirming By-law – April 7, 2026

A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 7^th day of April 2026.

9.2

Confirming By-law Resolution

Confirming By-law Resolution - April 7, 2026 - City Council

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  THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered:

  By-law Number:  151-2026
  
  1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 7^th day of April, 2026

10.

Adjournment

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