Item - 2026.TE32.21

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 30, 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 2026.TE33.33
See also 2026.TE34.95

TE32.21 - 40 Myrtle Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 14 - Toronto - Danforth

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 Toronto and East York Community Council.

Origin

(April 9, 2026) 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 privately owned tree located at 40 Myrtle Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the foul odour and nuisance of the fruit and the poor condition and constrained location of the tree resulting in a potential safety hazard.

The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) measures 60 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

(April 9, 2026) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry on 40 Myrtle Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285962.pdf

Communications

(April 9, 2026) E-mail from Alan Page (TE.Main)
(April 22, 2026) E-mail from James Chiu and Debby Law (TE.Supp)
(April 23, 2026) E-mail from Shamira Ishmael (TE.Supp)
(April 27, 2026) E-mail from Alan Page (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-210440.pdf
(April 30, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)

Speakers

Alan Page

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

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