Item - 2021.IE23.22
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 14, 2021 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Infrastructure and Environment Committee on July 5, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 14, 2021.
IE23.22 - LDD Moth (European Gypsy Moth) Infestation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to increase efforts in addressing and assessing the LDD Moth (European Gypsy Moth) infestation across the City, particularly in areas where there is a high degree of infestation on both public and private property, in order to further understand what can be done to mitigate future LDD Moth (European Gypsy Moth) infestations:
a. through the distribution of relevant information to households as well as on social media platforms; and
b. by hosting a public community meeting for residents of impacted Wards, at the request of the local City Councillor.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee at the December 2, 2021 Committee Meeting and make a presentation on the efforts taken.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-168771.pdf
Motions (City Council)
IE23.22 - LDD Moth (European Gypsy Moth) Infestation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to increase efforts in addressing and assessing the LDD Moth (European Gypsy Moth) infestation across the City, particularly in areas where there is a high degree of infestation on both public and private property, in order to further understand what can be done to mitigate future LDD Moth (European Gypsy Moth) infestations:
a. through the distribution of relevant information to households as well as on social media platforms; and
b. by hosting a public community meeting for residents of impacted Wards, at the request of the local City Councillor.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee at the December 2, 2021 Committee Meeting and make a presentation on the efforts taken.
Origin
Summary
Seven Oaks is a beautiful community located in Scarborough-Guildwood bounded by Hwy 401, Ellesmere Road, Morningside Avenue to Markham Road. For several years, the community has experienced an alarming increase of the LDD Moths (European Gypsy Moth) infestation. Negatively impacting the safety hazard of the community and its urban tree canopy.
LDD Moths consume the regeneration tissues of trees causing them to expire, contact with the LDD Moth can also cause skin irritation. There is an alarming growing number of LDD Moths in the community, it has become necessary for further action from the City to protect individuals in the community as well as the threatened tree canopy.
Attachment 1: LDD Moth (European Gypsy Moth)
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-168771.pdf
Motions
That Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommend that:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to increase efforts in addressing and assessing the LDD Moth (European Gypsy Moth) infestation across the City, particularly in areas where there is a high degree of infestation on both public and private property, in order to further understand what can be done to mitigate future LDD Moth (European Gypsy Moth) infestations:
a. through the distribution of relevant information to households as well as on social media platforms; and
b. by hosting a public community meeting for residents of impacted Wards, at the request of the local City Councillor.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee at the December 2, 2021 Committee Meeting and make a presentation on the efforts taken.