That Report LGL2023-012, Tree Preservation By-Laws, be received;
That a proposed Tree Preservation on Private Property By-law, provided in Appendix A be advanced to the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Agricultural Development Advisory Committee, the Williams Treaties First Nations, and the public via Jump In survey, for consideration and consultation, and following receipt of input, return to Council for approval with recommended amendments as appropriate;
That a proposed City Tree Canopy Preservation By-law, provided in Appendix B be advanced to the Williams Treaties First Nations for consultation and, following receipt of input, return to Council for approval with recommended amendments as appropriate;
That the Consolidated Fees By-law 2018-234 be amended to incorporate the fees introduced in the Tree Preservation By-laws, when in their final form and once approved by Council; and
That the costs associated with a new Environmental Officer and City Arborist, and additional fleet vehicle, be included in appropriate 2025 Budget(s).