Special Council re Proposed Pre-Motion Resolution Framework - Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662, HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application, and Appointment of Interim Treasurer

That the Special Council Meeting re Proposed Pre-Motion Resolution Framework - Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662, HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application, and Appointment of Interim Treasurer agenda dated August 20, 2026, be adopted as amended to include the on-desk report for Item 5.2.2., HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application.

THAT, pursuant to Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O. 2001, c.25, notice is hereby given that Council intends to hold a closed session meeting virtually via Zoom at 2:06 p.m. to deal with Item 5.2.1. regarding Proposed Pre-Motion Resolution Framework - Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662 , and Item 5.2.2. regarding HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application, being matters pursuant to Sections 239(2) ((e) litigation or potential litigation); ((f) advice subject to solicitor-client privilege); and ((k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations) of the said Act.

THAT Council rise from closed session at 4:50 p.m. and reconvene in open session and report.

THAT Report CS-25-26 regarding Proposed Pre-Motion Resolution Framework - Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662 be received; AND THAT the confidential direction to staff be adopted; AND THAT the Director of Corporate Services/Legal and/or Chief Administrative Officer be given delegated authority to implement Council's confidential direction; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare confidential information memos to be shared with the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission following any closed session Council consideration in respect of this litigation. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, Jennifer Fisher, Dana Tuju, and Sherri Bell Nays: David Snutch

THAT Confidential On-Desk Report CS-26-26 regarding HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application be received; AND THAT the Director of Corporate Services/Legal be delegated authority to make any decision and take any action necessary in respect of Councillor Sherri Bell’s human rights complaint against the Township of Ramara, identified as HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I; AND THAT up to $400,000 be allocated to defend the Township, and all necessary named parties, in accordance with the Township’s Indemnification By-law 2020.76; AND THAT the Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services/Legal be directed to use the Contingencies Reserve to fund any necessary expenses in accordance with the foregoing direction, and, where the Treasurer determines it is necessary to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet the Township’s other financial commitments, to arrange appropriate financing for all or a portion of the defence costs; AND THAT the limit of indemnification coverage, as outlined in section eight (8) of the Township’s indemnification by-law 2020.76, shall not be applicable to any seated member of Council and/or employee currently employed as of today’s date regarding Councillor Sherri Bell’s human rights complaint against the Township identified as HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I; AND THAT the Clerk hereby be designated as solely responsible for carrying out the duties under By-law 2020.76, in lieu of the Chief Administrative Officer, in respect of this matter in accordance with Se

THAT Bill 2026.47., being a Bylaw to Appoint an Interim Treasurer and Repeal Bylaw 2022.70., be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as a Bylaw.

THAT Bylaw 2026.67, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting re Proposed Pre-Motion Resolution Framework - Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662, HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application, and Appointment of Interim Treasurer held on August 20, 2026, be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

THAT the Special Council Meeting re Proposed Pre-Motion Resolution Framework - Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662, HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application, and Appointment of Interim Treasurer of the Township of Ramara held on August 20, 2026, be adjourned at 4:58 p.m.