City Council Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 6.1.1 to 6.3.1.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2025-147 to PL2025-151 from the meeting of November 3, 2025.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Finance and Administration Committee resolution FA2025-35 from the meeting of November 4, 2025.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of September 22, 2025.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of September 23, 2025.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the recommendation from the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board appointing Keith Crigger, TD Bank (Durham Street) for the remainder of the term 2023-2026 as outlined in the report entitled “Appointment to the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board – November 2025” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the City Council meeting on November 4, 2025.

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2025-184 to By-law 2025-187.

democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance of health

in May of 2023 Council for the City of Greater Sudbury approved a free day of transit and GOVA Plus services to older adults (65+) every Tuesday throughout June of 2023 in recognition of Seniors Month, and later extended the initiative through the 2024-2025 budget process; AND WHEREAS many local businesses offer Tuesday discounts to seniors throughout the year; AND WHEREAS providing complimentary public transit on Tuesdays promotes the health, active living, and well-being of older adults, while fostering inclusion and community engagement; AND WHEREAS older adults (65+) would benefit from expanding the initiative to include the first Tuesday of each month; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a business case for Council’s consideration during the 2026-2027 budget deliberations outlining usage data and costs of the current program, as well as options and funding estimates to expand the initiative to include alternatives for the first Tuesday of each month and every Tuesday beginning in January of 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 6.1.1 to 6.3.1.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2025-147 to PL2025-151 from the meeting of November 3, 2025.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Finance and Administration Committee resolution FA2025-35 from the meeting of November 4, 2025.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of September 22, 2025.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of September 23, 2025.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the recommendation from the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board appointing Keith Crigger, TD Bank (Durham Street) for the remainder of the term 2023-2026 as outlined in the report entitled “Appointment to the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board – November 2025” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the City Council meeting on November 4, 2025.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2025-184 to By-law 2025-187.

WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance o

WHEREAS in May of 2023 Council for the City of Greater Sudbury approved a free day of transit and GOVA Plus services to older adults (65+) every Tuesday throughout June of 2023 in recognition of Seniors Month, and later extended the initiative through the 2024-2025 budget process; AND WHEREAS many local businesses offer Tuesday discounts to seniors throughout the year; AND WHEREAS providing complimentary public transit on Tuesdays promotes the health, active living, and well-being of older adults, while fostering inclusion and community engagement; AND WHEREAS older adults (65+) would benefit from expanding the initiative to include the first Tuesday of each month; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a business case for Council’s consideration during the 2026-2027 budget deliberations outlining usage data and costs of the current program, as well as options and funding estimates to expand the initiative to include alternatives for the first Tuesday of each month and every Tuesday beginning in January of 2026.