Item - 2019.TE7.137
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 25, 2019. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019.
TE7.137 - Naming of a Public Laneway, South of Elm, between Bay and Yonge
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council express its support for the naming the existing public lane located west of Yonge Street, extending southerly from Elm Street the "Harry Barberian Lane".
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-135444.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-135756.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council express its support for the naming the existing public lane located west of Yonge Street, extending southerly from Elm Street the "Harry Barberian Lane".
TE7.137 - Naming of a Public Laneway, South of Elm, between Bay and Yonge
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the Item to City Council without recommendation.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services to submit a report to the July 16, 2019 meeting of City Council on the feasibility of renaming a public laneway, south of Elm, between Bay and Yonge Streets in honour of Harry Barberian, to "Harry Barberian Lane"
Origin
Summary
In honour of the 60th anniversary of Barberian's Steak House at 7 Elm Street, the owners would like to name the public laneway south of the property for Harry Barberian, the restaurant's founder.
Barberian passed away in 2014. He began his career as a short order cook for a circus' railroad dining car, and went on to found the landmark steakhouse in 1959. He played an important role in Toronto's food scene and history, opening multiple restaurants, writing about restaurant science for numerous publications, and acting as a consultant in the food and beverage industry.
The current owners of Barberian's are planning on submitting a formal laneway renaming submission to the City as soon as possible, in consultation with the local BIA, to name the laneway "Harry Barberian Lane." However, the 60th anniversary celebration for Barberian's will be occurring in September, before TEYCC has the opportunity to consider their application.
The owners are hoping that if their application is approved, a name unveiling ceremony can coincide with the anniversary celebration in September. It would be much appreciated if City Staff can consider their application in the coming weeks, and report back to July 16 City Council on their findings.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-135444.pdf
Motions
That the item be forwarded to City Council without recommendation.