Item - 2020.TE14.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on March 12, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-laws 302-2020, 995-2020, 996-2020
TE14.3 - Renaming of a portion of Russell Street extending between St. George Street and Spadina Crescent
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Public Notice Given
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approved the name "Ursula Franklin Street" for the renaming of a portion of Russell Street extending between St. George Street and Spadina Crescent.
2. Requested the Manager, Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, in consultation with the Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to work with the University of Toronto to identify additional placemaking opportunities within and beyond the university campus grounds to promote Black history and notable Black persons of Canadian significance for honourific and permanent naming.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends approval of the re-naming of a portion of Russell Street extending between St. George Street and Spadina Crescent, as "Ursula Franklin Street"
Community Councils have delegated authority to decide street naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-146566.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/comm/communicationfile-101368.pdf
(March 4, 2020) E-mail from Nathalie Des Rosiers (TE.Supp.TE14.3.2)
(March 6, 2020) Letter from D. Alissa Trotz (TE.Supp.TE14.3.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/comm/communicationfile-101408.pdf
(March 10, 2020) E-mail from Ceta Ramkhalawansingh (TE.Supp.TE14.3.4)
(March 10, 2020) E-mail from Christopher R. W. Wilson (TE.Supp.TE14.3.5)
(March 10, 2020) Letter from Nathalie Des Rosiers (TE.Supp.TE14.3.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/comm/communicationfile-101516.pdf
(March 11, 2020) Letter from The University of Toronto Union Students’ Union Executive (TE.Supp.TE14.3.7)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/comm/communicationfile-101593.pdf
(March 11, 2020) Letter from Peter Martin (TE.Supp.TE14.3.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/comm/communicationfile-101605.pdf
Speakers
Lucas Granger
Michael Valpy
Peter Martin
Martin Franklin
Motions
That:
1. Toronto East York Community Council request the Manager, Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, in consultation with the Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to work with the University of Toronto to identify additional placemaking opportunities within and beyond the university campus grounds to promote Black history and notable Black persons of Canadian significance for honourific and permanent naming.
Vote (Amend Item) Mar-12-2020
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Gord Perks (Chair), Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Joe Cressy, Josh Matlow |