Item - 2019.SC11.2

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on December 3, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

SC11.2 - Assigning the Ceremonial Name "Shontinontowanrnhaka Way" to Part of Military Trail

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

1. Assigned the ceremonial name "Shontinontowanrnhaka Way" to Military Trail between Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road.

2. Directed Transportation Services to erect signage marking "Shontinontowanrnhaka 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 "Shontinontowanrnhaka [pronounced saw-gay-noon-da-whan-a-UH-guh] Way" be assigned to Military Trail between Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road.

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 "Shontinontowanrnhaka Way" to Part of Military Trail
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-140191.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (Carried)