Regular Council

THAT the Council Agenda dated July 21, 2025, be adopted as amended to:  Include an on-desk report from the CAO during closed session regarding Closed Session Item 10.5, AD-17-25 Potential Litigation Matter – Councillor.

THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted, having been printed and distributed:  Council Meeting Minutes Dated June 23, 2025, as amended to: Update the nature of disclosure of interest from Councillor Bell regarding Agenda Item 11.7 to remove “as she is employed by the Chamber of Commerce” and replace with “as she is a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.”  Council Meeting Closed Session Minutes Dated June 23, 2025  Public Meeting Minutes Dated June 23, 2025  Special Council Meeting Minutes Dated June 30, 2025  Special Council Meeting Closed Session Minutes dated June 30, 2025

THAT Council now recess and convene as Committee of the Whole at 10:36 a.m.

THAT, in accordance with Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, notice is given that the Committee of the Whole will meet in closed session under Section 239(2),(b), (e), and (i) (Personal, Legal Matter, Trade Secret).

THAT Committee of the Whole rise from closed session at 12:21 p.m. and reconvene in open session and report.

THAT the nominations submitted by the Awards Committee for the Spirit of Ramara Award and Wall of Fame Award be received; AND THAT the confidential direction provided to staff in closed session be adopted; AND THAT staff advise the Awards Committee of the confidential Council direction; AND THAT staff, in consultation with the Awards Committee, be directed to explore opportunities for a dedicated awards presentation for 2025; AND THAT staff be directed to review and revise the current wording of the Wall of Fame award to ensure it is clearly differentiated from the Spirit of Ramara award, and report back to Council with recommended changes; AND THAT the report be

THAT the Infrastructure Department Report ID-25-25 dated July 16, 2025, regarding Potential Litigation – Contract Matter Update be received as information; AND THAT the report be

THAT Report AD-16-25 dated July 21, 2025, regarding Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission – Membership Matter be received as information; AND THAT the report be

THAT Report AD-17-25 dated July 18, 2025, regarding Potential Litigation Matter - Councillor be received; AND THAT the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted; AND THAT the report be

THAT the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted; AND THAT meetings be set up with Councillor Bell, the Mayor and CAO, or designates based on availability, after each Council meeting; AND THAT the report be

THAT Report BP-28-25 regarding the request for a Municipal Support Resolution regarding Gwanaajiwi Giizis Solar LP for a 25 megawatt ground mount solar farm for a proposal to the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator at 1952 and 1992 Fairgrounds Road be received; AND THAT Council approve the Municipal Support Resolution; AND THAT the draft Municipal Support Resolution be finalized and forwarded to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for signature.

THAT the Infrastructure Department Report ID-24-25 dated July 14, 2025 be received; AND THAT Four Brothers Construction be awarded the tender in the amount of $1,025,612 plus HST; AND THAT $25,000 b e provided for additional project contingency; AND THAT Tatham Engineering be engaged for contract administration of the project in the amount of $66,000 plus HST; AN D THAT $236,662 be allocated from the reserves; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the agreements; AND THAT the report be

THAT Report FD-02-25 dated July 21, 2025, regarding Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Selection of Minimum Speed Threshold, be received, with a redacted report to be placed in the open session with confidential information related to s.239(2)[i] of the Municipal Act , 2001, being selected minimum speed thresholds, redacted in the open session report; AND THAT the confidential direction provided to staff regarding the selection of minimum speed thresholds for the ASE program be adopted; AND THAT the report be

THAT the recommendations of Committee of the Whole be

THAT Council adopt the recommendations as set out on the Consent Agenda for the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, July 21, 2025, with the exception of the following items, which shall be introduced separately: -10.5. -10.6. -12.4. -12.5.

THAT the Planning correspondence dated July 3, 2025, regarding Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Lifting of Hold) | Z-1/21 7406 Concession Road B-C be received as information.

THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) correspondence dated June 19, 2025, regarding AMO Watchfile be received as information.

THAT the deputation by Chief Ted Williams, of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, and Shaun Hinds, President & CEO of Orillia Power Corporation, regarding a Solar Energy Facility within Ramara Township be received as information.

THAT the motion before Council be amended to add the following clause:  AND THAT the request from the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 be forwarded to staff for a report to be brought back to Council regarding the feasibility of the following:  Updating the Township of Ramara Emergency Response Plan on the website;  Consultation opportunities with the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 regarding emergency preparedness and planning;  The Township of Ramara providing a financial contribution to the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 to reimburse money spent on food and propane during the 2025 Ice Storm State of Emergency.

THAT the deputation by Jane Ste. Marie and Janet Banfield of the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 regarding 2025 Ice Storm Response be received as information; AND THAT the request from the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 be forwarded to staff for a report to be brought back to Council regarding the feasibility of the following:  Updating the Township of Ramara Emergency Response Plan on the website;  Consultation opportunities with the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 regarding emergency preparedness and planning;  The Township of Ramara providing a financial contribution to the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 to reimburse money spent on food and propane during the 2025 Ice Storm State of Emergency.

THAT staff be directed to update the February 10, 2025, Staff Report #CD-09-25, 'Automated Speed Enforcement Update', including projected revenues and detailed list of costs, status of reconfigured Community Safety Zones, phase one implementation locations and timelines and communication plan. Resolution Number CR.203.2025 Moved by Sherri Bell Seconded by Joe Gough THAT staff be directed to update the February 10, 2025, Staff Report #CD-09-25, 'Automated Speed Enforcement Update', including projected revenues and detailed list of costs, status of reconfigured Community Safety Zones, phase one implementation locations and timelines and communication plan.

THAT Bylaw 2025.44, a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 21st day of July 2025, be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

THAT The Council meeting of the Township of Ramara held on July 21, 2025 be now adjourned at 1:39 p.m.