Item - 2022.MM47.111

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022 without amendments.

MM47.111 - Protecting and Promoting biodiversity on Toronto Island - by Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
10 - Spadina - Fort York

City Council Decision

City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, local residents, and relevant stakeholders that advocate for the protection of biodiversity to consider ways and means to maximize the protection and promotion of the natural biodiversity found on Toronto Island and the feasibility of incorporating the biodiversity principles outlined by the Island Biodiversity Group within the Toronto Island Park Master Plan, Environmentally Sensitive Areas Management Plans and area specific Maintenance Plans and to provide recommendations and updates within the ongoing Toronto Island Park Master Plan through the engagement process which includes advisory groups, the Indigenous communities and the public.

Background Information (City Council)

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

That Councillor Joe Mihevc be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:

 

Protecting and Promoting Biodiversity on Toronto Island

  

Reason for Urgency:

 

This Motion is urgent as the Toronto Island Park Master Plan is being completed in 2022.


Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council