Item - 2023.MM5.29
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023 without amendments.
MM5.29 - Exploring an Iranian Cultural District in Willowdale - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the local Councillor’s office, to engage with community organizations in Willowdale to explore designating Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Drewry Avenue, as a Cultural District in recognition of the area’s vibrant Iranian culture, following City Council’s consideration of objectives and criteria for the Cultural Districts Program.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM5.29 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) Mar-30-2023 2:59 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM5.29 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |