Item - 2026.TE29.22

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 19, 2026. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
See also Item TE28.20
See also Item TE33.31

TE29.22 - 411 Brock Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 9 - Davenport

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

Origin

(December 18, 2025) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry

Summary

This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because: its roots are lifting patio stones and cracking a concrete walkway, creating safety hazards; the tree has limited soil volume due to proximity to the house and a retaining wall, reducing stability; and as it grows taller, exposure to wind and inadequate anchorage increases concerns of potential uprooting.

The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pugens) measures 45 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

Background Information

(December 18, 2025) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry on 411 Brock Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284133.pdf

Communications

(January 12, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.Main)
(January 12, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.Main)
(February 9, 2026) Submission from Fabio Bondi (TE.Supp)
(February 19, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.