Item - 2019.MM9.34
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 2019 without amendments.
MM9.34 - Request to Investigate the Feasibility of Renaming Woodsy Park located at 80 McMahon Drive and the Renaming of the Adjacent Woodsy Lane, to Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ [et-hen-nonn-ha-wah-stih-nen’] - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Manager, Indigenous Affairs Office, to investigate the feasibility of renaming Woodsy Park located at 80 McMahon Drive to Ethennonnhawahstihnen Park and report back to the North York Community Council with a recommendation based on the criteria and process outlined in the Property Naming Policy.
2. City Council waive Section 3.3.5 of the Property Policy which says City properties that have been named or renamed in the previous ten years will not be renamed.
3. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation the Manager, Indigenous Affairs Office, to investigate the feasibility of renaming Woodsy Park Lane to Ethennonnhawahstihnen Lane and report back to the North York Community Council with a recommendation based on the criteria and process outlined in the Street Naming Policy.
4. City Council express its support for the renaming of "Woodsy Park Lane", extending between Sheppard Avenue East and McMahon Drive, to "Ethennonnhawahstihnen Lane".
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM9.34. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM9.34 be referred to the North York Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-17-2019 2:44 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM9.34 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailăo, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, James Pasternak |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote to adopt Item MM9.34.
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-17-2019 2:46 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM9.34 - Adopt the item - REVOTE |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailăo, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, James Pasternak |