Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee

THAT the addendum item be included in the agenda.

THAT the deputation by Mr. John Blommesteyn regarding results of a Freedom of Information Request related to e-Bikes be received.

a) THAT the deputation by Ms. Christine Glenn and Ms. Jen Turla, Blue Dot York Region be received and the following recommendations be forwarded to Council: i) WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket understands that people are part of the environment, and that a healthy environment is inextricably linked to the well-being of our community; ii) NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Town of Newmarket finds and declares that: 1. All people have the right to live in a healthy environment, including: · The right to breathe clean air · The right to drink clean water · The right to consume safe food · The right to access nature · The right to know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local environment · The right to participate in decision-making that will affect the environment The Town of Newmarket has the responsibility, within its jurisdiction, to respect, protect, fulfill and promote these rights. 2. The Town of Newmarket shall apply the precautionary principle: where threats of serious or irreversible damage to human health or the environment exist, the Town shall take cost effective measures to prevent the degradation of the environment and protect the health of its citizens. Lack of full scientific certainty shall not be viewed as sufficient reason for the Town to postpone such measures. 3. The Town of Newmarket shall apply full cost accounting; when evaluating reasonably foreseeable costs of proposed actions and alternatives, the Town will consider costs to hum

THAT the presentation by Ms. Michelle Dudzik, Community Engagement Coordinator, Regional Municipality of York summarizing York Region’s current environmental programs and initiatives be received.

THAT the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of December 9, 2015 be approved.

THAT the correspondence items, previously distributed by e-mail, be received.

THAT the Verbal Report from the Senior Environmental Coordinator regarding an environmental projects update be received.

THAT the NEAC Workplan be approved and forwarded to Council for consideration.

THAT the meeting adjourn.