Environmental Advisory Committee

That the Agenda be adopted as clarified.

​That the minutes of June 29, 2023 of CKLEAC be adopted as presented.

the goal of Bird Friendly City certification is to provide local partners with a clear standard to measure the impact and progress needed to make the City of Kawartha Lakes safe for birds; And whereas the certification standard is a tool that allows for an independent assessment of key issues by establishing benchmarks and allowing for measurement of progress over time and comparison with other cities; And whereas birds throughout Canada and North America have experienced dramatic declines due to habitat loss, window strikes, climate change, and the spread of diseases and invasive species, with serious implications for the future health of our ecosystems; And whereas through certification, the City of Kawartha Lakes and its residents have the opportunity to reduce human-related threats to birds; And whereas supporting bird-friendly initiatives fosters environmental awareness and sustainability and increases interactions and engagement for habitat protection, restoration, and climate resiliency; And whereas by becoming a Bird Friendly City, the City of Kawartha Lakes can highlight initiatives already in place and further engage local communities in education and awareness of successful coexistence strategies with birds; And whereas community bird friendly initiatives are to be undertaken and led by the Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes team; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes team be authorized to submit the certification application to Nature Cana

That CKLEAC support and submit member Barry Snider's comments on the Rural Zoning By-law to the City's consultants.

That the comments of Barry Snider, CKLEAC member be submitted to Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor for consideration in preparation of the City's Tree Preservation By-law.

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:16 p.m.

6 Whereas the goal of Bird Friendly City certification is to provide local partners with a clear standard to measure the impact and progress needed to make the City of Kawartha Lakes safe for birds; And whereas the certification standard is a tool that allows for an independent assessment of key issues by establishing benchmarks and allowing for measurement of progress over time and comparison with other cities; And whereas birds throughout Canada and North America have experienced dramatic declines due to habitat loss, window strikes, climate change, and the spread of diseases and invasive species, with serious implications for the future health of our ecosystems; And whereas through certification, the City of Kawartha Lakes and its residents have the opportunity to reduce human-related threats to birds; And whereas supporting bird-friendly initiatives fosters environmental awareness and sustainability and increases interactions and engagement for habitat protection, restoration, and climate resiliency; And whereas by becoming a Bird Friendly City, the City of Kawartha Lakes can highlight initiatives already in place and further engage local communities in education and awareness of successful coexistence strategies with birds; And whereas community bird friendly initiatives are to be undertaken and led by the Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes team; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes team be authorized to submit the certification application to N

9 That the comments of Barry Snider, CKLEAC member be submitted to Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor for consideration in preparation of the City's Tree Preservation By-law.