Item - 2021.MM36.31
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 1, 2021 without amendments.
MM36.31 - Strengthening Tree Protection - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide additional annual training to Committee of Adjustment and Toronto Local Appeal Body members on the valuation of trees and ecosystem services.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the City Solicitor, to refine the Tree Declaration Form as part of the Building Permit application process to further clarify Tree By-law requirements.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to include in the upcoming report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, consideration of developing updated educational materials on Toronto's Tree By-laws and Tree Protection Zones, including information on the consequences of By-law violations and how residents can report contraventions, to be posted on the City of Toronto's website and included in future materials.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM36.31. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM36.31 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-04-2021 2:12 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM36.31 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Joe Cressy, Nick Mantas, Jaye Robinson |