The North Bay Record

Peter Chirico

Councillor · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-08-05 · served 2022–2026

1substantive motions movedof 176 meetings the minutes record them at
0procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
0substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 176 they were on the record for
44–16recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from North Bay’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (60) — most recent 40 shown

Council Meeting June 16, 2026
the Ontario Municipal elections will take place October 26th and it is desirable to attract diverse, qualified candidates for the Office of the Mayor;
For · 4–6 · Lost
Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2026-04 relating to: - Multi-Use Artificial Turf Sports Field including a regulation Cricket Ground and existing Field C Repairs be adopted as presented.
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Council recommit Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report IO 2026-05 relating to the West Ferris - "Sam Jacks" Recreation Complex Master Plan to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee.
Against · 9–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 19, 2026
accountability and open, transparent reporting of Municipal Elected Officials should be readily available to the public; And Whereas Elected Officials, including the Mayor and Council are required to assume roles…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
That the following by-laws be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-28 to rezone certain lands on Gertrude Street East (S2A3 Investment Holdings Inc. - 32 Gertrude Street East). By-Law No.
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
That the following paragraph be added to the end of Re-Nature Foundation Motion: And Further Be It Resolved that it is understood that there will be no monetary or in-kind contributions from the Municipality.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 7, 2026
That Council receive Report to Council IO 2026-008 dated March 24, 2026 from Karin Pratte relating to the 2025 North Bay Drinking Water System Annual Report, Summary Reports, and Drinking Water Management Standard…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
Council requests a review of the Cassellholme Board based on recent events that seem to be contradictory to the Fixing Long Term Care Act , Cassellholme’s own by-laws, and the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities…
Against · 4–7 · Lost
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
That the matter relating to City of North Bay By-Law 2022-77, Being a By-Law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rentals in the City of North Bay be reconsidered.
Against · 3–5 · Lost
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
That Council approve a contract increase of $6,636,882 (plus HST), for a new contract price of $14,721,318.42 (plus HST) to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 2, 2026
That General Government Committee Report No. 2026-03 relating to: 2026 Operating Budget – Community Development and Well-Being be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting January 27, 2026
the City of North Bay has implemented a Short-Term Rental (STR) By-Law requiring operators to register and pay applicable fees;
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting January 13, 2026
That the Motion re: Heritage Railway and Carousel Company be amended by adding an additional paragraph as follows: And Whereas the construction of a new train and carousel building will enhance the visitor experience…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2025-03 relating to: 2025-2034 Water Financial Plan be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No.
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That Council approve and adopt by way of a by-law, the Tree Canopy Policy, attached as Schedule “A” to Report to Council CSBU-2025-073 dated November 12, 2025 from Mark Thomas and Beverley Hillier.
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That: Council support the Municipal Support Resolution for submission to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Second Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT2 RFP) procurement process, as outlined in…
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council Meeting October 14, 2025
That Council authorize: staff to evaluate Year 2 Housing Accelerator Funds (HAF) based on the criteria outlined in Report to Council CSBU 2025-066 dated September 29, 2025 from Adam Curran;
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting September 2, 2025
That the motion re Castle Arms: be amended to include the following paragraph: Therefore Be it Resolved that the first option is to use a third party mediator at the cost of the Municipalities to work in the best…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting May 20, 2025
George Maroosis, the longest serving Council member at the time of his passing, dedicated decades of continuous service to the citizens of the City of North Bay;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 22, 2025
the annual budget process is a critical component of municipal governance, requiring transparency, accessibility, and engagement;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2025-04 relating to: City’s Housing Action Plan Update be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2025-06 relating to: Amendment to the City of North Bay’s Growth Community Improvement Plan to implement the “Top-Up Funding” for additional residential units be adopted as…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Council receive Report to Council IO 2025-004 dated March 26, 2025 from Karin Pratte, relating to the 2024 North Bay Drinking Water System Annual Report, Summary Report and Drinking Water Quality Management…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting March 31, 2025
That General Government Committee Report No. 2025-05 relating to: 2025 Operating Budget be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting January 28, 2025
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2025-01 relating to: - 2025 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No.
For · 10–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting January 14, 2025
under Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for ‘eligible’ sources only;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 12, 2024
the Council of The Corporation of the City of North Bay join in the support of Ontario’s Big City Mayors’ “Solve the Crisis” campaign that call for immediate and decisive action from the Government of Ontario to address…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 12, 2024
That the following paragraph be added: AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that an agreement be entered into with terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and City…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting October 1, 2024
the City of North Bay is committed to enhancing community sport and recreation infrastructure to meet the growing needs of residents.
Against · 4–5 · Lost
Council Meeting September 3, 2024
That Council refer Council Resolution 2024-197 to the General Government Committee. Recorded Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch and Inch.
Against · 1–9 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2024-10 relating to: - Condominium Conversion by Bernard Divona on behalf of SIREG Holdings (North) Inc. – 350 Oakwood Avenue be adopted as presented.
Against · 4–6 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That the Community Services Committee Report No. 2024-11 relating to: - City of North Bay's Growth Community Improvement Plan - Housing Target Area Amendment be amended to add to Section 5, Paragraph 3 "identifying 80%…
Against · 3–7 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That Council: authorize the Chief Financial Officer to complete the 2023 reserve transfers, as outlined in Appendix “A”, attached to Report to Council CORP 2024-50 dated August 1, 2024 from Laura Boissonneault;
For · 8–2 · Carried
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That Report No. 2024-50 Re: 2023 General Year End Variance Report dated August 1, 2024 by Laura Boissonneault be
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
on behalf of its municipal members, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is urgently calling for Provincial and Federal leadership and action to address the growing crisis of homelessness encampments…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 18, 2024
That Council: provide a resolution in support of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce’s applications to Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and FedNor to host a Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP);
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 21, 2024
Government Committee Report No. 2024-11 May 21, 2024 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No.
For · 9–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 23, 2024
That Council receive Report to Council IO 2024-04 dated April 4, 2024 from Karin Pratte, relating to the 2023 North Bay Drinking Water System Annual Report, Summary Report and Drinking Water Quality Management Standard…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting April 2, 2024
That General Government Committee Report No. 2024-10 relating to: - 2024 General Capital Budget and Water and Wastewater Capital Budget be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 15, 2024
to Section 2.2 of the City of North Bay’s Procedural By-Law 2019-80 the applicable Rules are hereby suspended to allow a Special Meeting of Council to hear the Notice of Reconsideration in relation to the Community…
For · 8–2 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (6)

Special Committee MeetingJune 17, 2025
Council MeetingJune 17, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJune 16, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJuly 9, 2024
Council MeetingJuly 9, 2024
Special Committee MeetingFebruary 5, 2024

Substantive motions moved (all 1)

the mission of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is to enhance the economic and social quality of life for all Northerners and to ensure a prosperous future for our youth; And Whereas the FONOM Executive Award is presented annually at its conference to recognize an individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and tireless efforts in enriching the lives of Northern
Council Meeting, March 25, 2025 · Carried

In the record

170meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
12conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
7,579votes in 2022Mayor
Council Meeting June 16, 2026
on this item
Council Meeting June 2, 2026
in relation to Item 11.1 and left the meeting for the discussion of this matter
Special Council Meeting February 2, 2026
on this item
Special Committee Meeting January 12, 2026
on this item
Council Meeting December 9, 2025
on this item
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
on this item
Council Meeting August 12, 2025
on this item
Council Meeting July 8, 2025
on this item
Special Council Meeting March 31, 2025
on this item
Special Council Meeting January 14, 2025
in relation to Item 9.2
Council Meeting June 18, 2024
on this item
Council Meeting September 5, 2023
on this item

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