Item - 2020.NY13.26

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on February 5, 2020 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY13.26 - The Feasibility of Naming a Park Amenity to "Boris Nemtsov Way"

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 6 - York Centre

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council received the report (January 16, 2020) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for information.

Origin

(January 16, 2020) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

On May 3, 2019, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) received a formal resident application to name an unmarked park road within Earl Bales Park, located at 4169 Bathurst Street, to "Boris Nemtsov Way." The City of Toronto reviewed the application in accordance with City's Property Naming Policy.

PFR consultation allowed residents to participate in the naming process and provide feedback. The consultation generated opposing reaction and PFR determined that naming the park road after Mr. Nemtsov would be contentious in the community. Given the opposing reaction of residents, ongoing discussions about Mr. Nemtsov's legacy and his lack of local connection to the park, PFR does not support naming the park road.

Background Information

(January 16, 2020) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on the Feasibility of Naming a Park Amenity to "Boris Nemtsov Way"
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-141957.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Carried)