City Council Meeting
Agenda

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 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

A Member of Council to provide a Land Acknowledgement. 

2.2

Moment of Silent Reflection

    

2.3

National Anthem

National Anthem to be performed.

3.

Disclosures of Interest

4.

Confirmation of Agenda

• 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.

5.

Public Meeting (As per the Planning Act)

5.1

Public Meeting Procedures

       

5.2

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 869 Golf Links Road

Report 332-2025-Growth-Development Services-Planning Services recommending amendments for lands municipally known as 869 Golf Links Road.

• 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 “BU^SP91” – Business Zone (Site-Specific Provision 91) with Environmental Overlay and instead rezone to the “CC^SP91” – 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 91
     
     The following provisions apply to lands zoned CC^SP91 as shown on Map 7L and 8L of Schedule “A”:
     
     1. The definition of lot means the entirety of the lands zoned CC^SP91, despite potential multiple ownerships;

         

     2. 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

  1. 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.

      

  AND THAT the necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

6.

Consent Agenda and Consent Agenda Resolution

6.1

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 October 21, 2025. (Distributed separately)

6.2

Minutes of Previous Committee of the Whole - Closed Session Meeting

The Minutes of the following Meeting of Committee of the Whole, to be confirmed:

1.  The Committee of the Whole - Closed Session Meeting held on October 21, 2025. (Distributed separately)

6.3

Growth Standing Committee Minutes

The Minutes for the Growth Standing Committee held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, for information. (Distributed separately). 

6.4

Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Minutes

The Minutes of meeting 07-2025 of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee held on September 10, 2025, for information. 

6.5

Mayor's Taskforce on Building More Homes Advisory Committee Minutes

The Minutes of meeting 07-2025 of the Mayor's Task Force Advisory Committee held on September 17, 2025, for information. 

6.6

Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health Minutes

Minutes of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for information. 

6.7

Committee of Adjustment Minutes

The Minutes of meetings 02-2025, 03-2025, and 04-2025 of the Committee of Adjustment held on February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, and April 24, 2025, respectively, for information.

6.8

The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board Minutes

Minutes of meetings 13-2025 (Regular Session) and 14-2025 (Closed Session) of The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administrative Board held on September 18, 2025, for information. 

6.9

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Capital Reserve Fund Request

Report 335-2025-Corporate Services-Finance, recommending that $119,627 be reimbursed to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Inc. for eligible capital repair costs, to be funded from the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Capital Reserve Fund.

6.10

Application to NOHFC for Terry Fox Visitor’s Centre Improvements

Report 325-2025-Infrastructure & Operations-Engineering recommending that Administration submit a Stage 2 application for funding to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Community Enhancement Program for Terry Fox Visitor Centre Improvements.

6.11

Consent Agenda Resolution

• 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

7.

Items Arising from Closed Session

8.

Petitions and Communications

8.1

Advocacy - Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Memorandum from Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Chair Councillor Kirsten Oliver dated October 21, 2025 recommending that City Council call 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; and
• 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.
  
  

• 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;

  AND THAT 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;

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

   

9.

Reports of Administration

9.1

Art Gallery – Additional Contribution

Report 334-2025-Corporate Services-Finance recommending 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.

• 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;
  
  AND THAT 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);

     

  AND THAT the release of the first phase of additional funding be conditional upon confirmation of all other funding sources required to achieve partial opening;

  AND THAT 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;

     

  AND THAT 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;

  AND THAT 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;

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

9.2

Multi-use Indoor Turf Facility

Report 329-2025-Community Services-Recreation & Culture recommending that the new Multi-use Indoor Turf Facility at 480 Beverly Street be named Tbaytel Multiplex.

• 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;

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

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

9.3

Municipal Support Resolution Request - 579 Maureen Street (Versorium Energy Ltd)

Report 348-2025-Growth-Development Services-Planning Services relative to 579 Maureen Street (Versorium Energy Ltd). (Distributed separately) 

10.

By-laws and By-law Resolution

10.1

By-law 326-2025 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.

10.2

By-law 338-2025 - Site Plan Control Designation - 869 Golf Links Road

A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (869 Golf Links Road).

10.3

By-law 339-2025 - Official Plan Amendment 21

A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 21 to the City of Thunder Bay Official Plan (869 Golf Links Road).

10.4

By-law 340-2025 – 869 Golf Links Road

A By-law to amend By-law 1/2022 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (869 Golf Links Road).

10.5

By-law 349-2025 - Site Plan Control Designation – 579 Maureen Street

A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (579 Maureen Street). (Distributed separately)

10.6

By-law 350-2025 – 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.

10.7

By-law Resolution

By-law Resolution - November 4, 2025 - 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: 326-2025

  1. A By-law to amend By-law 1/2022 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (869 Golf Links Road).
  
  By-law Number: 338-2025

  2. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (869 Golf Links Road).
  
  By-law Number: 339-2025

  3. A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 21 to the City of Thunder Bay Official Plan (869 Golf Links Road).
  
  By-law Number: 340-2025

  4. A By-law to amend By-law 1/2022 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (869 Golf Links Road).
  
  By-law Number: 349-2025

  5. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (579 Maureen Street).
  
  By-law Number: 350-2025

  6. 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.

11.

New Business

12.

Notice of Motion

13.

Confirming By-law and Confirming By-law Resolution

13.1

By-law 324-2025 – Confirming By-law – November 4, 2025

A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 4^th day of November 2025.

13.2

Confirming By-law Resolution

Confirming By-law Resolution - November 4, 2025 - 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:  324-2025
  
  1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 4^th day of November, 2025.

14.

Adjournment

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