Item - 2016.PE10.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 31, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on February 25, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on March 31, 2016.
PE10.3 - Bee City Certification - Toronto to Become the First Bee City in Canada
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the Resolution Designating the City of Toronto a Bee City, contained as Attachment A to the letter (February 9, 2016) from Councillor Holland, and request the Mayor (or designate) sign it.
2. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to submit the signed Resolution Designating the City of Toronto a Bee City and the completed Bee City application, contained as Attachment B to the letter (February 9, 2016) from Councillor Holland, to the Bee City program to obtain official Bee City certification.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-90492.pdf
Attachment A - Resolution Designating City of Toronto a Bee City
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-90493.pdf
Attachment B - Bee City Canada Initial Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-90494.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91558.pdf
Appendix A - Current City of Toronto activities to support healthy pollinator populations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91559.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Communications (City Council)
(March 24, 2016) E-mail from Jaime Rae Emer Cummins (CC.Supp.PE10.3.3)
PE10.3 - Bee City Certification - Toronto to Become the First Bee City in Canada
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the Resolution Designating City of Toronto a Bee City, contained as Attachment A to the letter (February 9, 2016) from Councillor Holland, and request the Mayor (or designate) sign it.
2. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy Division to submit the signed Resolution Designating City of Toronto a Bee City and the completed Bee City application, contained as Attachment B to the letter (February 9, 2016) from Councillor Holland, to the Bee City program to obtain official Bee City certification.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Parks and Environment Committee:
1. Requested the Director, Environment and Energy to report directly to City Council on the status of the City's pollinator strategy and the feasibility of the City applying for a Bee City designation at this time.
Origin
Summary
Pollinators are vital to a healthy and resilient ecosystem. The conservation of pollinators is critical to the sustainability of Toronto‘s natural areas and urban gardens. Certain pollinator species have been determined to be in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, pesticide use, and disease/pests. The Toronto area is home to over 300 species of bees and hundreds more non-bee pollinator species, making it one of the most diverse areas for pollinators in Canada. A diverse and resilient pollinator community is a key component of a sustainable city for us all.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-90492.pdf
Attachment A - Resolution Designating City of Toronto a Bee City
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-90493.pdf
Attachment B - Bee City Canada Initial Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-90494.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. The Director, Environment and Energy be requested to report directly to City Council on the status of the City's pollinator strategy and the feasibility of the City applying for a Bee City designation at this time.