Item - 2012.PE17.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 27, 2012 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on November 9, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 27, 2012.
- See also By-laws 435-2013, 602-2013
PE17.2 - Control of European Gypsy Moth Outbreak in the City of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 27, 28 and 29, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize Urban Forestry staff to implement, where necessary in Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 and 27 and other Wards as determined by surveys, an integrated pest management (IPM) program involving aerial and ground spraying of a biological control agent, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk), injecting individual trees with TreeAzinTM and mechanical egg mass removal.
2. City Council direct Urban Forestry staff to consult with Toronto Public Health, Transportation Services and the Toronto Police Service to co-ordinate implementation of the proposed aerial and ground based application of the biological control agent Btk.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a bill to implement a control strategy for European Gypsy Moth infestation through ground based and aerial spraying.
4. City Council direct Corporate Finance to assist Urban Forestry staff with the billing and collection of voluntary payments from residents to offset a portion of the cost of the proposed European Gypsy Moth control measures.
5. City Council authorize staff to enter into sole source contracts with Zimmer Air to conduct aerial spray operations and with BioForest Technologies to coordinate the aerial spray program, as part of the overall European Gypsy Moth control program.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51501.pdf
(November 8, 2012) Attachment 1 - Maps of 8 aerial treatment blocks that are proposed in the Control of European Gypsy Moth Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51983.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52372.pdf
Attachment No. 3 - map of Herne Hill Aerial Treatment Boundary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52373.pdf
Attachment No. 4 - map of Humber Valley G. C. Aerial Treatment Boundary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52374.pdf
Attachment No. 5 - map of The Kingsway - Edenbridge Aerial Treatment Boundary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52375.pdf
Attachment No. 6 - Moore Park Aerial Treatment Boundary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52376.pdf
Attachment No. 7 - North Drive - Valecrest Drive Aerial Treatment Boundary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52377.pdf
Attachment No. 8 - map of Princess Margaret - Ashford Aerial Treatment Boundary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52378.pdf
Attachment No. 9 - map of Royal York Road - Bloor Street West Aerial Treatment Boundary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52379.pdf
Attachment No. 10 - map of Thorncrest - Thornbury Aerial Treatment Boundary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52380.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to continue surveying on-going "hotspots" and expand aerial spraying, if necessary, in additional areas, including Waterford Drive, as determined by this report.
That motion 1 by Councillor Lindsay Luby be withdrawn.
Vote (Withdraw a Motion) Nov-28-2012 9:59 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE17.2 - Withdraw motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 36 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, 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, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz |
Vote (Adopt Item) Nov-28-2012 10:00 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE17.2 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 36 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, 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, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz |
PE17.2 - Control of European Gypsy Moth Outbreak in the City of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize Urban Forestry staff to implement, where necessary in Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 and 27 and other wards as determined by surveys, an integrated pest management (IPM) program involving aerial and ground spraying of a biological control agent, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk), injecting individual trees with TreeAzinTM and mechanical egg mass removal.
2. City Council direct Urban Forestry staff to consult with Toronto Public Health, Transportation Services and Toronto Police Service to coordinate implementation of the proposed aerial and ground based application of the biological control agent Btk.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a bill to implement a control strategy for European Gypsy Moth infestation through ground based and aerial spraying.
4. City Council direct Corporate Finance to assist Urban Forestry staff with the billing and collection of voluntary payments from residents to offset a portion of the cost of the proposed European Gypsy Moth control measures.
5. City Council authorize staff to enter into sole source contracts with Zimmer Air to conduct aerial spray operations and with BioForest Technologies to coordinate the aerial spray program, as part of the overall European Gypsy Moth control program.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Parks and Environment Committee requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to submit to City Council, for its meeting on November 27, 2012, a City-wide aerial map of treatment areas.
Origin
Summary
European Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) is an invasive alien pest that was first found in Ontario in 1969. Its population fluctuates in relation to environmental and biological controls. This pest cannot be eradicated. In 2006, 2007 and 2008, Toronto implemented control measures when European Gypsy Moth populations attained outbreak levels. Those measures were successful in reducing the population to acceptable levels. Current surveys indicate European Gypsy Moth population levels have reached outbreak levels in some areas of Toronto, requiring intervention in order to mitigate the impact of this forest health threat. This report presents the interim results of the survey along with recommended control measures, which include an aerial spray of Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk) in the larger outbreak areas.
At present, aerial spraying is proposed in Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 and 27. Ground based spraying, tree injection and egg mass removal is proposed for other locations throughout the city. This control strategy is expected to reduce the European Gypsy Moth population and expected levels of defoliation, resulting in prevention of tree loss or significant decline.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51501.pdf
(November 8, 2012) Attachment 1 - Maps of 8 aerial treatment blocks that are proposed in the Control of European Gypsy Moth Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51983.pdf
Motions
That the staff recommendations in the report (October 22, 2012) be adopted with the request that staff be requested to provide to City Council a City-wide aerial map of treatment areas.