Regular Council

THAT Council goes into Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss a solicitor client matter in accordance with Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act.

THAT Council Rise and Report from Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.

THAT the Council Agenda dated January 27, 2025 and any additions thereto be adopted as presented.

THAT the Special Council meeting minutes dated January 6th, 2025 be adopted as presented. Regular Council Minutes January 27, 2025 Page 2 of 7

WHEREAS the Grade Crossing Regulations prohibit railway equipment from unnecessarily obstructing public grade crossings, including by leaving equipment standing on a crossing surface or activating warning systems for more than five minutes while vehicular or pedestrian traffic is waiting to cross; AND WHEREAS Section 98(1) of the Regulations requires railway companies and road authorities to collaborate to resolve safety concerns at public grade crossings when a municipality declares, by resolution, that regular obstruction creates a safety concern; AND WHEREAS the Brechin East grade crossing, located in the Township of Ramara, County of Simcoe, has been regularly obstructed by railway operations, causing significant safety concerns, including delays to emergency response vehicles, risks to public safety near Brechin Public School and Brechin Ball Park, and traffic congestion that impairs local mobility and access to essential services; AND WHEREAS these obstructions contravene the intent of the Grade Crossing Regulations and present an ongoing risk to public safety and community well-being; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Ramara formally declares that the regular obstruction of the Brechin East grade crossing creates a safety concern under Section 98(1) of the Grade Crossing Regulations; AND THAT the Township of Ramara requests collaboration with CN Rail and appropriate federal and provincial agencies to resolve these safety concerns through both

THAT we receive the deputation regarding Human and Financial Cost of Ontario's Homelessness Crisis as information.

THAT Report CD-05-25 Lagoon City Parking Exemptions - 5th Annual Brechin Lions Club - Ice Fishing Derby be received as information; AND THAT the following parking exemptions be granted on February 15th, 2025, in Lagoon City for the event; 1. Remove the restriction of resident only parking in Lagoon City and area; 2. Lift paid parking requirements on Lake Avenue from Simcoe to Ridge on east side of Lake Avenue; 3. Allow parking in Municipal lot at Lake Avenue and Poplar Crescent Regular Council Minutes January 27, 2025 Page 4 of 7 without a Resident Parking Permit; 4. Lift No parking restriction on South Side of Simcoe Road from Lake Avenue to Laguna Parkway; 5. Allow parking on East Side of Lake Ave from Beaver Trail to Lake Avenue Park; and 6. Allow parking on East Side of Lakeshore Drive from Maple Trail to Simcoe Road.

THAT we receive the County Council Highlights dated January 14, 2025 as information.

THAT Bill No. 2025.04 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a bylaw.

THAT Bill Nos. 2025.05, 2025.06, 2025.07 and 2025.08 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as bylaws.

THAT Bylaw 2025.10, a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 27 day of January 2025, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

THAT we now adjourn at 7:19 p.m. until February 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.