Item - 2011.PE4.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 14, 2011 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on May 31, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 14, 2011.
PE4.1 - Process for Responding to Ash Tree Removal Requests
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Chair, Parks and Environment Committee, to forward a letter to all Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and all Members of Parliament in the City of Toronto to:
a. provide information on the extent of the Emerald Ash Borer infestation problem and the loss of the tree canopy within the City of Toronto; and
b. request Federal and Provincial financial assistance to enable the City to recover from the significant loss of tree canopy and species diversity.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to develop a communications strategy regarding the Emerald Ash Borer infestation, utilizing such tools as the City's web site, bus shelter ads and environmental stewardship groups such as Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF), Evergreen, etc.
3. City Council forward a copy of the report (May 10, 2011) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-38120.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-14-2011 2:24 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE4.1 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 42 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Mark Grimes |
PE4.1 - Process for Responding to Ash Tree Removal Requests
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the Chair, Parks and Environment Committee, to forward a letter to all provincial and federal Members of Parliament in the City of Toronto to:
a. provide information on the extent of the Emerald Ash Borer infestation problem and the loss of the tree canopy within the City of Toronto; and
b. request federal and provincial financial assistance to enable the City to recover from the significant loss of tree canopy and species diversity.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to develop a communications strategy regarding the Emerald Ash Borer infestation, utilizing such tools as the City's web site, bus shelter ads and environmental stewardship groups such as Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF), Evergreen, etc.
3. City Council forward a copy of the report (May 10, 2011) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information on how Urban Forestry will handle requests for removal of ash trees that may be infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the framework of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 813, Trees, Article III, which is commonly referred to as the Private Tree By-law. This report outlines the existing by-law exemption provision which will be followed in order to simplify and expedite the process for enabling the timely removal of EAB infested ash trees from private property.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-38120.pdf
Motions
That City Council request the Chair, Parks and Environment Committee, to forward a letter to all provincial and federal Members of Parliament in the City of Toronto to:
a. provide information on the extent of the Emerald Ash Borer infestation problem and the loss of the tree canopy within the City of Toronto; and
b. request federal and provincial financial assistance to enable the City to recover from the significant loss of tree canopy and species diversity.
That City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to develop a communications strategy regarding the Emerald Ash Borer infestation, utilizing such tools as the City's web site, bus shelter ads and environmental stewardship groups such as Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF), Evergreen, etc.
That City Council forward a copy of the report (May 10, 2011) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.