Item - 2019.NY8.35
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 2 and 3, 2019 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the North York Community Council on September 16, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019.
NY8.35 - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 45 Addison Crescent
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 16 - Don Valley East
City Council Decision
City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Addison Crescent.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 29, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 29, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-135646.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-02-2019 10:17 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - NY8.35 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, 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: 3 | Members that voted No are Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Jim Karygiannis, Jaye Robinson |
35a - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 45 Addison Crescent
35b - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 45 Addison Crescent
Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege
NY8.35 - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 45 Addison Crescent
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 16 - Don Valley East
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Addison Crescent.
2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 29, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Addison Crescent. The owner is requesting removal to address concerns regarding the potential for an allergic reaction to the tree's nuts.
The subject tree is a black walnut (Juglans nigra) measuring 71 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/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-135646.pdf
Communications
Motions
That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Addison Crescent.
2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 29, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
35a - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 45 Addison Crescent
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to respond to Community Council's deferred decision to permit or deny the removal of a privately-owned tree located at 45 Addison Crescent. Community Council requested information from the Medical Officer of Health on the issue of allergic reactions specific to the black walnut tree located at that residence.
The subject tree is black walnut (Juglans nigra) measuring 71 cm in diameter.
35b - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 45 Addison Crescent
Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege
Origin
Summary
At its meeting of February 14, 2019, North York Community Council considered a report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, that recommended that City Council deny a request for a permit to remove one (1) privately owned black walnut tree located at 45 Addison Crescent. The owner cited potential allergic reaction to the trees nuts as a reason for the application.
North York Community Council requested that the City Solicitor submit a report to the June 25, 2019 meeting of North York Community Council on potential liability concerns in relation to the black walnut tree located at 45 Addison Crescent.