Committee of the Whole

That Committee receive and file for information, the delegation from Danya Scime, regarding the Private Property Tree By-law Recommendation, PD-19-25.

That Committee receive and file Report PD-19-25 regarding Private Property Tree By-law. That Committee recommends Council approve the draft by-law attached as Appendix A, being a by-law to regulate the injury and removal of trees on private lands within the Town’s urban areas, with the goal of minimizing unnecessary tree loss and supporting long-term canopy growth. That Committee recommends Council approve an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law 2024-85 to incorporate the application fees outlined in Appendix A. That Committee recommends Council approve the by-law attached as Appendix B to amend By-law 2024-50, being a By-law for prohibiting and regulating the alteration of property grades, the placing or dumping of fill, and the removal of topsoil. The amendment removes tree protection provisions within the Town’s Site Alteration By-law, as these matters will be regulated under the Private Property Tree Bylaw. That Committee directs staff to implement the Private Property Tree By-law and provide public notification of said implementation within the Town of Lincoln; and That Committee directs staff to report back to Committee after 1 year of implementation of the Private Property Tree By-law, including information on permit volumes, effectiveness, enforcement activity, and community feedback.

That Committee receive and file for information Report EDC-13-25, regarding the Physician Recruitment Program – Awarding Report; and That Committee approve the Family Physician Incentive Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln and Dr. Danielle Robinson, awarding the $25,000 physician recruitment incentive to support the establishment of a new family physician in the Town of Lincoln; and That Committee recommend Council approve the draft by law authorizing said incentive, attached as Appendix A; and That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute all the necessary documents between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln and Dr. Danielle Robinson.

That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-18-25 regarding a Notice of Intention to Designate for 2944 Twenty-First Street in Jordan; That Committee acknowledge the cultural and heritage value of 2944 Twenty-First Street in accordance with Section 29(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act; and That staff be directed to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate, as attached as Appendix A, for the property located at 2944 Twenty- First Street in Jordan, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest following the requirements of Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-21-25, regarding Vision Vineland: Central Business District Streetscape and Master Plan, that introduces and provides background, including input received to date.

That staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to the Procedural By-law to remove the requirement for the Chair to relinquish the Chair seat in order to participate in debate or discussion, with the Chair asking their questions at the end of the list of speakers.