Item - 2012.PE17.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 27, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Parks and Environment Committee on November 9, 2012 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 27, 2012.
PE17.1 - Core Service Review - Revising the Timeframe to achieve the City's Tree Canopy Goals
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 27, 28 and 29, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the revised Urban Forestry Service Plan, conditional on funding availability, that will extend the timeframe to fully implement the financial and service delivery strategy to achieve the City's tree canopy goals by seven (7) years.
2. City Council reaffirm its commitment to continue with the number of trees planted annually as envisaged in the original Urban Forestry Service Plan regardless of the revised timeline identified in Part 1 above.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to submit an information report to the Budget Committee as part of the 2013 Budget process, outlining the financial requirements and resources required to re-establish the original time lines of the Urban Forestry Service Plan for tree maintenance and planting and the ability to manage the Emerald Ash Borer infestation.
4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to meet with the University of Toronto's Forestry Department and Facilities Division, as well as representatives from the Residents Associations on the University of Toronto Liaison Committee and report back to the Parks and Environment Committee on a pilot project to combat Emerald Ash Borer infestation of public, private and institutional lands.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51500.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation meet with the University of Toronto's Forestry Department and Facilities Division, as well as representatives from the Residents Associations on the University of Toronto Liaison Committee and report back to the Parks and Environment Committee on a pilot project to combat Emerald Ash Borer infestation of public, private and institutional lands.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-29-2012 9:55 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE17.1 - Vaughan - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, 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, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
That:
1. City Council reaffirm its commitment to continue with the number of trees planted annually as envisaged in the original Urban Forestry Service Plan regardless of the revised timeline identified in Recommendation 1.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to submit an information report to the Budget Committee as part of the 2013 Budget process, outlining the financial requirements and resources required to re-establish the original time lines of the Urban Forestry Service Plan for tree maintenance and planting and the ability to manage the Emerald Ash Borer infestation.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-29-2012 9:54 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE17.1 - Matlow - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Peter Milczyn |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-29-2012 9:56 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE17.1 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, 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, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
PE17.1 - Core Service Review - Revising the Timeframe to achieve the City's Tree Canopy Goals
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the revised Urban Forestry Service Plan, conditional on funding availability, that will extend the timeframe to fully implement the financial and service delivery strategy to achieve the City's tree canopy goals by seven (7) years.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Parks and Environment Committee referred the proposed Consolidated Funding Plan outlined in the report (September 28, 2012) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to the 2013 operating budget process for consideration.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's request that a review of the Urban Forestry Service Plan be conducted and that a report with recommended changes to extend the timeframe to achieve the City's tree canopy goals be submitted to the Parks and Environment Committee. This report presents a revised financial strategy which when implemented, will contribute to the achievement of a healthy, diverse and sustainable urban forest.
The consolidated funding proposed takes into consideration the financial pressures resulting from the management of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), and will extend the timeframe to implement the Service Plan by seven (7) years, from 2016 to 2023. From 2013 to 2019 resources will be diverted to manage EAB. Focus on implementing the Service Plan will begin in 2017 as EAB subsides. This funding strategy will enable Urban Forestry to maintain the 2011 service levels for the next four years while providing Urban Forestry with the resources to implement the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) strategy.
This report also responds to Parks and Environment Committee's request that staff report back on replenishing or adding money to the Environment Protection Reserve Fund – Tree Canopy Allocation XR1718. The Environment Protection Reserve Fund was established to provide one-time funding only, towards enhancement and protection of the City's tree canopy. Urban Forestry does not have the means to replenish the Environment Protection Reserve Fund.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51500.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That the Parks and Environment:
1. recommend continuation of the tree canopy expansion program now as it has been rather than delaying the program to 2016 and
2. adopt the recommendation in the communication (November 9, 2012) from Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance, as follows:
"In light of the alarming information contained in Item PE17.3 Toronto's Future Climate: Study Outcome that makes it clear high summertime temperatures will put a severe strain on the city's electricity infrastructure by 2040, the Parks and Environment Committee does not support any action taken by City Council to find funds for dealing with the Emerald Ash Borer or maintaining the city's tree canopy that would undermine existing city environmental programs that reduce electricity use in the City of Toronto."
Challenged by Councillor Raymond Cho