Item - 2019.TE11.22

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on December 3, 2019 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.

TE11.22 - Assigning the Ceremonial Name "Karen Kain Way" to Part of Queen Street West

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
10 - Spadina - Fort York

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1. Approved the ceremonial name "Karen Kain Way" to Queen Street West between University Avenue and York Street.

   

2. Directed Transportation Services to erect signage marking "Karen Kain Way".

Origin

(November 5, 2019) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture

Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend that the ceremonial name of "Karen Kain Way" be assigned to Queen Street West between University Avenue and York Street.

 

A ceremonial street dedication does not change the official street name or address information. It does result in the installation of special signage along the selected street.

 

Transportation Services was consulted during the preparation of this report.

Background Information

(November 5, 2019) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture - Assigning the Ceremonial Name "Karen Kain Way" to Part of Queen Street West
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-140275.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council