Item - 2020.NY17.24
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020 and was not adopted.
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on September 10, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020.
NY17.24 - Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree - 143 Plewes Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Not Adopted
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, did not adopt Item NY17.24.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-156134.pdf
(May 14, 2020) Report and Attachment from the Director, Urban Forestry, Park, Forestry and Recreation - Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree - 143 Plewes Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-156132.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(July 13, 2020) E-mail from Michael Rubino (NY.Main.NY17.24.2)
(September 9, 2020) E-mail from Michael Rubino (NY.New.NY17.24.3)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete the North York Community Council Recommendation and adopt instead the following recommendation in the report (May 14, 2020) from the Director, Urban Forestry, Park, Forestry and Recreation:
1.City Council deny the request for a permit to remove a City-owned tree located at 143 Plewes Road.
Vote (Amend Item) Oct-02-2020
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required - NY17.24 - Perks - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 10 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 10 | Members that voted No are Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory |
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-02-2020
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required - NY17.24 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 10 | Members that voted Yes are Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 10 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory |
NY17.24 - Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree - 143 Plewes Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council grant the request for a permit to remove the City-owned tree at 143 Plewes Road, with a condition that the owner provide:
a. Payment of the appraised value of the tree to be removed ($920.00), and agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense.
b. Five (5) replacement trees for each tree being removed which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting.
Origin
Summary
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, referred Item NY16.13, headed "Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree - 143 Plewes Road" back to North York Community Council for further consideration.
________
The report (May 14, 2020) from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove a City-owned tree located at 143 Plewes Road.
The subject tree is a Freeman maple (Acer x freemanii), measuring 21 cm in diameter. The Tree By-law does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-156134.pdf
(May 14, 2020) Report and Attachment from the Director, Urban Forestry, Park, Forestry and Recreation - Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree - 143 Plewes Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-156132.pdf
Communications
(July 13, 2020) E-mail from Michael Rubino (NY.Main.NY17.24.2)
(September 9, 2020) E-mail from Michael Rubino (NY.New.NY17.24.3)
Speakers
(September 10, 2020) Michael Rubino
Motions
That North York Community Council delete the recommendation contained in the report (May 14, 2020) from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and recommend instead that:
1. City Council grant the request for a permit to remove the City-owned tree at 143 Plewes Road, with a condition that the owner provide:
a. Payment of the appraised value of the tree to be removed ($920.00), and agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense.
b. Five (5) replacement trees for each tree being removed which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting.