Item - 2026.TE33.31

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 28, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
See also Item TE28.20
See also 2026.TE29.22

TE33.31 - 411 Brock Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 9 - Davenport

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue.

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-284655.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.Main)
(February 19, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.Main)
(May 28, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)

Speakers

Nicole Corrado

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approve the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue, conditional upon the applicant:

a. providing payment of the appraised value of the tree ($3,353.00) to be removed;

b. agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense;

c. providing five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; and

d. providing a tree planting security deposit to cover the cost of planting and warranty for a period of two years for all trees to be planted on City property.

Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Toronto and East York Community Council reconsider Item TE33.31.

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Carried)

That Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the following recommendation in the report (December 18, 2025) from the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue.