Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the October 1, 2025 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT Report 2025-107 from the Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2025-097 from the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council approve the Fees By-law amendments as proposed in Report 2025-101.

WHEREAS, democracy is strengthened when all individuals can participate fully, safely, and without discrimination, contributing to the well-being of their communities; AND WHEREAS, democratic discourse and respectful debate are under pressure across all levels of government, including municipal councils in Ontario; AND WHEREAS, elected officials are increasingly facing harassment, threats, intimidation, and unsafe work environments, which undermine personal safety, deter civic participation, and erode public confidence in democratic institutions; AND WHEREAS, social media platforms, while enabling legitimate discourse, have also amplified abusive, discriminatory, or threatening behaviour for many, often disproportionately affecting marginalized populations, discouraging many from seeking or remaining in public office; AND WHEREAS, freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democracy and must be safeguarded, even as we combat unlawful harassment, violence, and hate; AND WHEREAS, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified troubling trends in declining voter turnout and a reduction in candidate participation at the municipal level; AND WHEREAS, grassroots and national initiatives such as Halton Elected Representatives (H.E.R.) campaign and the Parliamentary Civility Pledge led by the Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians, demonstrate a growing commitment to fostering respectful, safe, and inclusive environments in political

THAT by-law 43-25 be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.

THAT By-law 44-25, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held October 15, 2025, be read a first, second and third time this October 15, 2025; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.

THAT this session of Council be now adjourned and herewith closed at 7:11 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the November 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Zorra Municipal Centre.