Item - 2015.CD5.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 7, 2015 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Community Development and Recreation Committee on June 24, 2015 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 7, 2015.
CD5.2 - Toronto Fire Services - Fireboat Naming
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 7, 8 and 9, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the name "William Thornton" for the new Toronto Fire Services' fireboat.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-81254.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-07-2015 2:20 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD5.2 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, John Campbell, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
CD5.2 - Toronto Fire Services - Fireboat Naming
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the name "William Thornton" for the new fireboat.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services, gave a presentation on William Thornton - Toronto Fire Services - Fireboat Naming.
Origin
Summary
In November 2014, Toronto Fire Services (TFS) acquired a decommissioned vessel from the Canadian Coast Guard, which will act as a backup vessel to the current fireboat "William Lyon Mackenzie". This report recommends that the name "William Thornton" be approved to identify the newly acquired TFS fireboat.
The proposed name, "William Thornton" has historical significance to Toronto Fire Services and the City of Toronto as the death of William Thornton in 1848 was recorded as the first fallen firefighter in Toronto and also the first in Ontario.
Community Councils have delegated authority to decide naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Honourific and Street Naming Policy. Given that the fireboat services the city's entire shoreline, this matter is being reported to the Community Development and Recreation Committee for referral to City Council.
Although the City of Toronto Honourific and Street Naming Policy requires that informed written consent of the named party or the named party's representative be obtained prior to City Council approval, it is not feasible to do so in this case as William Thornton died over 130 years ago.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-81254.pdf