Item - 2014.PW33.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2014 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on August 13, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 2014.
PW33.8 - Ceremonial Street Dedication in Honour of Nelson Mandela
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council ceremonially dedicate University Avenue, from Front Street West to College Street, in honour of Nelson Mandela.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to alter the street name signs on University Avenue, from Front Street West to College Street, to reflect both the official street name and the ceremonial name "Nelson Mandela Boulevard".
3. City Council request that efforts be made to install this signage prior to the first anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing on December 5, 2014.
4. City Council request the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Director, Protocol Services, to report to the Executive Committee in 2015 with recommendations to amend the "Honourific and Street Naming Policy" to include a specific policy to address ceremonial street dedications such as the one requested by City Council for Nelson Mandela.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-72381.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-48901.pdf
(August 8, 2014) Letter from Lloyd McKell, Co-Chair, Mandela Legacy Committee (PW.New.PW33.8.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-48896.pdf
(August 10, 2014) E-mail from Zeib Jeeva, Treasurer, Mandela Legacy Committee - Canada (PW.New.PW33.8.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-48979.pdf
(August 13, 2014) Letter from Gary Pieters, President, Urban Alliance on Race Relations, on behalf of the Board of Directors (PW.New.PW33.8.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-49067.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Aug-27-2014 7:16 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW33.8 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, James Maloney, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, John Parker |
PW33.8 - Ceremonial Street Dedication in Honour of Nelson Mandela
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council ceremonially dedicate University Avenue, from Front Street West to College Street, in honour of Nelson Mandela.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to alter the street name signs on University Avenue, from Front Street West to College Street, to reflect both the official street name and the ceremonial name "Nelson Mandela Boulevard".
3. City Council request that efforts be made to install this signage prior to the first anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing on December 5, 2014.
4. City Council request the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Director, Protocol Services, to report to the Executive Committee in 2015 with recommendations to amend the "Honourific and Street Naming Policy" to include a specific policy to address ceremonial street dedications such as the one requested by City Council for Nelson Mandela.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction for the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee concerning the dedication of a prominent street, or part thereof, in honour of Nelson Mandela.
A street dedication does not change the official street name or address information. This ceremonial street dedication would only see the installation of special signage along the selected street. While the City does have an "Honourific and Street Naming Policy", there is currently no approved process or policy for identifying the availability, suitability, and appropriate location for ceremonial dedications.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-72381.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-48901.pdf
(August 8, 2014) Letter from Lloyd McKell, Co-Chair, Mandela Legacy Committee (PW.New.PW33.8.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-48896.pdf
(August 10, 2014) E-mail from Zeib Jeeva, Treasurer, Mandela Legacy Committee - Canada (PW.New.PW33.8.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-48979.pdf
(August 13, 2014) Letter from Gary Pieters, President, Urban Alliance on Race Relations, on behalf of the Board of Directors (PW.New.PW33.8.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-49067.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. City Council ceremonially dedicate University Avenue, from Front Street West to College Street, in honour of Nelson Mandela.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to alter the street name signs on University Avenue, from Front Street West to College Street, to reflect both the official street name and the ceremonial name "Nelson Mandela Boulevard".
3. City Council request that efforts be made to install this signage prior to the first anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing on 5 December 2014.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Aug-13-2014
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Michelle Berardinetti, Janet Davis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, John Parker |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Denzil Minnan-Wong (Chair) |