198 Winnett Avenue - Request for Removal

of City Tree

Ward 28, York Eglinton

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 24, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

Staff were asked to report on Councillor Mihevc's request to have the City owned Norway spruce tree fronting 198 Winnett Avenue removed and replaced.

Source of Funds:

To be funded out of the Urban Forestry operating budget.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1)the City tree fronting 198 Winnett Avenue be removed as it is in a state of significant and irreversible decline and that a replacement tree be planted in the spring of the year 2000; and

(2)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Council Reference/Background/History:

York Community Council had before it on September 14, 1999 a letter from Councillor Mihevc requesting its support to have the City tree removed. York Community Council requested that staff submit a report on the status of the tree.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The City owned, 30 cm diameter, Norway spruce is located on the mutual property line between 198 and 200 Winnett Avenue. As it is in a state of advanced and irreversible decline, it qualifies for removal under the York tree by-law. The property of owners of 198 and 200 Winnett Avenue are agreeable to having the Norway spruce removed and a replacement tree planted.

Conclusions:

The Norway spruce tree should be removed and a replacement tree planted.

Contact Name:

Dean Hart

394-8549