Item - 2016.NY18.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 13, 2016 with amendments.
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on November 15, 2016. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on December 13, 2016.
NY18.12 - Application to Remove a City Tree - 166 Richard Clark Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 9 - York Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on December 13, 14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the request to remove one (1) City-owned tree at 166 Richard Clark Drive.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97690.pdf
Attachment 1 - Photograph of the subject tree in the front yard of 166 Richard Clark Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97691.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council approve the request to remove one (1) City-owned tree at 166 Richard Clark Drive.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Dec-15-2016 10:00 AM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - NY18.12 - Augimeri - motion 1 - Adopt the item as amended |
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Total members that voted Yes: 16 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 15 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Joe Cressy, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson |
Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Justin J. Di Ciano, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner |
That City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located at 166 Richard Clark Drive.
NY18.12 - Application to Remove a City Tree - 166 Richard Clark Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Ward:
- 9 - York Centre
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council submits this item to City Council, without recommendation, given that all motions placed lost on a tie vote.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The following motions were placed at the North York Community Council meeting on November 15, 2016 and all motions Lost on a Tie Vote:
1. Motion moved by Councillor Augimeri:
"That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council approve the request to remove one (1) City-owned tree at 166 Richard Clark Drive"
2. Motion moved by Councillor Carroll:
"That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council approve the request to remove one (1) City-owned tree at 166 Richard Clark Drive, conditional upon:
a. the owners providing payment of the appraised value of the tree to be removed ($6,922.00);
b. the owners removing the tree at their own expense; and
c. the owners planting two (2) replacement trees."
3. Motion moved by Councillor Carroll:
"That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City owned tree located at 166 Richard Clark Drive."
Origin
Summary
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located at 166 Richard Clark Drive. The application indicates the reasons for removal are to address concerns over ice storm damage and sight line obstructions.
The subject tree is a Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) measuring 81 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97690.pdf
Attachment 1 - Photograph of the subject tree in the front yard of 166 Richard Clark Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97691.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That North York Community Council submit this item to City Council without recommendation.
That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located at 166 Richard Clark Drive.
That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council approve the request to remove one (1) City-owned tree at 166 Richard Clark Drive.
That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council approve the request to remove one (1) City-owned tree at 166 Richard Clark Drive, conditional upon:
a. the owners providing payment of the appraised value of the tree to be removed ($6,922.00);
b. the owners removing the tree at their own expense; and
c. the owners planting two (2) replacement trees.