Regular Council

THAT the Council Agenda dated September 22, 2025, be adopted as amended as follows:  Move Item 15.1., Integrity Commissioner Final Report dated September 16, 2025, to be addressed at 11:30 a.m. to facilitate the attendance of the Township's Integrity Commissioner.

THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted, having been printed and distributed:  Council Meeting Minutes Dated August 25, 2025  Council Meeting Closed Session Minutes Dated August 25, 2025

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

THAT, pursuant to Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act , 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, notice is hereby given that the Committee of the Whole intends to hold a closed session meeting in the Richard P. Bates Boardroom to deal with matters pursuant to Section 239(2) (c) and (i) (Land and Third-Party Contract Negotiations).

THAT Committee of the Whole rise from closed session at 11:12 a.m. and reconvene in open session and report.

THAT Report AD-22-25 dated September 15, 2025, regarding Physician Recruitment be received; AND THAT the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted; AND THAT Report AD-22-25 be

THAT Committee of the Whole rise and Council be reconvened at 11:37 a.m.

THAT the Integrity Commissioner’s Report dated September 16, 2025, be received; AND THAT Council approve the allocation of funding, up to $50,000 from the Mayor and Council Budget, specifically the Integrity Commissioner's account, for expenses associated with the costs of litigation of the Integrity Commissioner's application to the Superior Court of Justice, as outlined in the Integrity Commissioner's Report.

THAT Council recess and convene as Committee of the Whole at 12:04 p.m.

THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following:  AND THAT the draft public engagement survey for the municipally owned properties at 2287 and 2291 Highway 12 be circulated to Council for comment;  AND THAT the final public engagement survey be returned to Council with a proposed timeline for posting, duration of the survey, and return to Council date before being issued to the community.

THAT Report BP-33-25 dated July 28, 2025, regarding 2024 Annual Building Department Report be received as information.

THAT Report AD-18-25, dated August 18, 2025, regarding Flag Use Policy be received; AND THAT Policy AD-01-09 – Flag Use Policy be amended as shown in Schedule “A” to Report AD-18-25.

THAT the motion before Committee of the Whole be amended as follows to add:  AND THAT Section 4.5 of Schedule A, the draft Canine Control Bylaw, be amended as follows:  Where a dog is declared a Dangerous Dog, and an Order to Restrain is served on the Owner of the dog the following requirements individually or in conjunction shall be imposed on the owner: a) When the dog is on the property of the owner, the dog shall be restrained to the side or rear yard with a securely placed leash or a fully enclosed pen of sufficient design and strength to contain the dog. b) When the dog is off the property of the owner, the dog shall be restrained by means of a securely attached muzzle, a leash with a maximum length of one (1) meter (3. 28 feet) of sufficient strength and under the effective control of a person sixteen (16) years of age or older. c) The owner of the dog shall display a warning sign at the main entrance of the property that is clearly visible, warning of a dog on the premises. The sign shall be no smaller than 8 inches by 12 inches. d) Provide the Township with a copy of current rabies vaccination records.

THAT Report BP-34-25 dated August 8, 2025, regarding Shorewall/Retaining Wall - Building Code be received; AND THAT Council support the interpretation of shorewalls as retaining walls regulated under the Ontario Building Code when meeting the criteria set out in Division A, Section 1.3.3.5; AND THAT Bylaw #2017-25 be amended as set out in Schedule "A" to this report.

THAT as recommended in Report AD-21-25, dated September 12, 2025, regarding Consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS the Province has posted ERO 0250923, Consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion, seeking feedback from municipalities, Indigenous communities and other stakeholders on how Phase Three (3) could best support access to natural gas for community development; AND WHEREAS expanding access to natural gas is identified as a tool to support affordability and economic growth in Ontario communities, with Phases One (1) and Two (2) estimated to enable connections for approximately 17,000 buildings across 59 communities, and 16 projects completed to date; AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Ramara is working toward its housing and employment land goals that contribute to Ontario’s broader objective to build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031 and recognizes that timely servicing solutions (including natural gas where appropriate) can help enable these targets; AND WHEREAS Ramara’s Strategic Plan (2023–2026) identifies Strategic Growth and Sustainable Infrastructure as key priorities, with objectives to create opportunities for new residential development, support economic and tourism investment, and provide reliable infrastructure to meet the needs of current and future generations; AND WHEREAS natural gas expansion will support:  Housing growth by enabling new residential, mix

THAT Report AD-20-25, dated September 10, 2025, regarding National Day for Truth and Reconciliation be received; AND THAT Council recognize September 30 as a statutory holiday to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; AND THAT in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Township of Ramara facilities and services be closed to the public on September 30; AND THAT if the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation falls on a Saturday, it shall be observed on the preceding Friday; AND THAT if the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation falls on a Sunday, it shall be observed on the following Monday; AND THAT Report AD-20-25 be

THAT Report ID-29-25, dated September 12, 2025, regarding Contribution Agreement (Concession Road B-C Haul Route) be received; AND THAT staff recommend Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Contribution Agreement with 1300488 Ontario Limited; AND THAT Report ID-29-25 be

THAT Report TR-06-25, dated September 9, 2025, regarding 2025 Mid-Year Financial Review be received as information.

WHEREAS the Township of Ramara, in conjunction with Highland Mills Development Inc., is planning to install sidewalks as part of the Highland Mills Subdivisions development at 4836 Muley Point Road; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Ramara hereby approves an application for funding through the Federal Council of Municipalities for the Green Municipal Fund for Safe and Active School Routes program for the construction of sidewalks along Muley Point Road, including a safe pedestrian passage to the Uptergrove Public School; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Manon Higgins, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Laura Pye, General Manager of Development and Infrastructure, and Gayle Jackson, Chief Administrative Officer, are given delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the application package; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT if the funding application is successful, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the necessary parties to receive the funding.

THAT the recommendations of Committee of the Whole be

THAT the recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda A: Reports from the August 25, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted as presented, including:  12.1.1. Request to Purchase Part of Road Allowance in Front of 8168 Laidlaw Ave

THAT recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda B: Reports from the September 22, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted as presented, including the following:  Item 11.1.1., Report AD-22-25 regarding Physician Recruitment  Item 11.5.5., Report AD-21-25 regarding Consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion  Item 11.5.6., Report AD-20-25 regarding National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  Item 11.5.7., Report ID-29-25, regarding Contribution Agreement (Concession Road B-C Haul Route) AND excluding the following recommendation, which shall be discussed and voted upon separately:  Item 11.4.1., Report AD-23-25 regarding Community Engagement – Municipal Assets

THAT Council support the communications and engagement plan as set out in Report AD-23-25 for the municipally owned properties at 2287 and 2291 Highway 12 (St. Andrews Hall and the former Standard Bank) in Brechin; AND THAT Report AD-23-25 be

THAT the recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda C: Correspondence for the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, September 22, 2025, be adopted as presented, including the following:  Items 14.1.2., and 14.1.5. to 14.1.29., inclusive AND excluding the following recommendations, which shall be discussed and voted upon individually:  14.1.1. Township of Southgate correspondence dated August 11, 2025, regarding Increased Income Support Thresholds for Canadian Veterans  14.1.3. Town of Aurora correspondence dated July 17, 2025, regarding Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025  14.1.4. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority correspondence dated July 25, 2025, regarding Recommendation for Winter Road and Parking Lot Maintenance

THAT the Township of Southgate correspondence dated August 11, 2025, regarding Increased Income Support Thresholds for Canadian Veterans be received and supported.

THAT the Town of Aurora correspondence dated July 17, 2025, regarding Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 be received and supported.

THAT the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority correspondence dated July 25, 2025, regarding Recommendation for Winter Road and Parking Lot Maintenance be received and supported.

THAT the deputation from Tim Lett regarding a Proposal to Enact an Interim Control Bylaw be received as information; AND THAT staff be directed to provide a report to Council on the feasibility of enacting an interim control bylaw regarding aggregates.

THAT Bills 2025.37 and 2025.38 be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as Bylaws.

THAT Bylaw 2025.54, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 22nd day of September, 2025, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

THAT The Council meeting of the Township of Ramara held on September 22, 2025, be adjourned at 3:17 p.m.