Item - 2014.TE32.51
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 13, 2014 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.
TE32.51 - Proposal to Rename Bloor-Parliament Parkette to Rekai Family Parkette
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Officially renamed the Bloor-Parliament Parkette, 625 Bloor Street East, as the "Rekai Family Parkette."
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
The Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Division reviewed this renaming proposal and acknowledges the significant contributions of the Rekai family to the City of Toronto. In researching this naming proposal, Parks, Forestry and Recreation reviewed the Council-approved Honourific and Street Naming Policy and found that this naming proposal met all policy criteria.
Parks, Forestry, and Recreation is recommending renaming the Bloor-Parliament Parkette located at 625 Bloor Street East, at the intersection of Bloor Street East and Parliament Street, as the "Rekai Family Parkette."
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-68516.pdf
Attachment - Proposal to Rename Bloor-Parliament Parkette to Rekai Family Parkette
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-68909.pdf