Council - Electronic

That the presentation provided by Greg Stanisci, A. Manager Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, York Regional Police regarding the Community Safety Data Portal be received.

That the Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2022 be approved.

That the Council Workshop - Electronic Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022 be received.

& Regional Councillor Vegh That the memorandum dated February 7, 2022 regarding Protection of Trees on Private Property be received.

That the presentation provided by the Senior Planner - Development, Supervisor of Forestry, Planner - Committee of Adjustment & Cultural Heritage, and Manager of Regulatory Services regarding the Protection of Trees on Private Property be received; and, That the report entitled Protection of Trees on Private Property dated January 24, 2022 be received; and, That the Private Tree Protection By-law (Private Tree By-law) be adopted, as amended; and, That the application fees be directed to resource and administer the By-law; and, That the applicable fees be set as follows: administration fee based on number of trees removed: 1 tree removed $100 2-4 trees removed $300 5-10 trees removed $1000 11+ trees removed $5000 review fee of $100/tree for cost recovery; No fee for dead, dying, or hazardous trees, or trees causing property damage; appeal to the Director of a refused permit: $50; appeal to the Appeals Committee of a refused permit: $650; and, That a cash-in-lieu amount of $300 for non-construction applications, and $450 per 6cm of tree for construction applications, be collected if replanting cannot cover all of the prescribed compensation amount, and this amount be reviewed annually; and, That staff bring forward a separate By-law defining and protecting Socially Significant Trees, targeting Q1 of 2023; and, That a reserve be established for the compensation collected and to be used for planting new trees and/or other programs related to improving the Town’s canopy and meetin

That By-law 2022-10 be enacted with the following amendment: Section 5.7 states that The Director may refuse to issue a Private Tree Permit where: The Tree is healthy, as determined by an Arborist; and one of the following conditions have been met: Environmentally sensitive areas, ecological systems, natural landforms or contours will not be adequately protected and preserved; Erosion or flood control will be negatively impacted; An application for rezoning, consent to sever, a minor variance, a plan of subdivision or a site plan for the land on which the Tree is located has been submitted to the Town, but has not received final approval; Approval is inconsistent with an approved Site Plan Agreement, Tree Protection Plan or an approved Arborist Report; or Any other criteria as identified in the Guidelines.

That the Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2022 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.3.3. See sub-item 9.3.3 for motion; and, That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2022 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-items 9.4.8 and 9.4.11. See sub-item 9.4.8 and 9.4.11 for motions.

That the report entitled Stonehaven Avenue and Best Circle (West) All-Way Stop Review dated January 31, 2022 be

That the report entitled Municipal Capital Facilities and Municipal Agreement – Shining Hill dated January 31, 2022 be received; and, That the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to execute the Municipal Capital Facilities and Municipal Benefits Agreement between the Developer (as defined in the Background Section of this report) and the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the “Agreement”) on the substantial terms outlined in this report; and, That, in the event that Council directs the Town to execute the Agreement with the Developer, staff be directed to post a fully executed copy of the Agreement on the Town’s website; and, That Staff be directed to report back on a by-law to establish a Green Environmental Fund for the purposes identified in this report and for broader environmental purposes as identified by Council from time to time; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution, including without limitation, registration by the Senior Solicitor or her designate of all land registry documents to give effect to the terms and intent of the Agreement; and, That Council endorse the plan to protect the conveyed land in perpetuity; and, That Council direct staff to report back on options regarding the protection of the conveyed land.

That By-laws 2022-02, 2022-04, 2022-05, 2022-06, 2022-07, 2022-08, 2022-09, 2022-11, 2022-12, and 2022-13 be enacted.

That By-law 2022-14 be enacted.

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:35 PM.

Councillor Vegh 1. That the memorandum dated February 7, 2022 regarding Protection of Trees on Private Property be received.

1. That the presentation provided by the Senior Planner - Development, Supervisor of Forestry, Planner - Committee of Adjustment & Cultural Heritage, and Manager of Regulatory Services regarding the Protection of Trees on Private Property be received; and, 2. That the report entitled Protection of Trees on Private Property dated January 24, 2022 be received; and, 3. That the Private Tree Protection By-law (Private Tree By-law) be adopted, as amended; and, 4. That the application fees be directed to resource and administer the By-law; and, 5. That the applicable fees be set as follows: a. administration fee based on number of trees removed: i. 1 tree removed $100 ii. 2-4 trees removed $300 iii. 5-10 trees removed $1000 iv. 11+ trees removed $5000 b. review fee of $100/tree for cost recovery; c. No fee for dead, dying, or hazardous trees, or trees causing property damage; d. appeal to the Director of a refused permit: $50; e. appeal to the Appeals Committee of a refused permit: $650; and, 6. That a cash-in-lieu amount of $300 for non-construction applications, and $450 per 6cm of tree for construction applications, be collected if replanting cannot cover all of the prescribed compensation amount, and this amount be reviewed annually; and, 7. That staff bring forward a separate By-law defining and protecting Socially Significant Trees, targeting Q1 of 2023; and, 8. That a reserve be established for the compensation collected and to be used for planting new trees and/or other pro

1. That By-law 2022-10 be enacted with the following amendment: o Section 5.7 states that The Director may refuse to issue a Private Tree Permit where: a. The Tree is healthy, as determined by an Arborist; and one of the following conditions have been met: i. Environmentally sensitive areas, ecological systems, natural landforms or contours will not be adequately protected and preserved; ii. Erosion or flood control will be negatively impacted; iii. An application for rezoning, consent to sever, a minor variance, a plan of subdivision or a site plan for the land on which the Tree is located has been submitted to the Town, but has not received final approval; iv. Approval is inconsistent with an approved Site Plan Agreement, Tree Protection Plan or an approved Arborist Report; or v. Any other criteria as identified in the Guidelines.