Item - 2023.NY6.7

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on June 20, 2023 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.
  • See also By-law 624-2023

NY6.7 - Renaming of Garamond Court

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
16 - Don Valley East

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:  

 

1. Approved the name "Sakura Way" for the renaming of Garamond Court.

 

2. Authorized and directed the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Community Council's decision, including the introduction of any bills that may be required, including amendments to the traffic and parking regulations.

Origin

(May 26, 2023) Report from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services

Summary

This report responds to a Member Motion by City Council requesting the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services instruct staff to begin the process for renaming Garamond Court to Sakura Way, including the required community consultation, and to report back to the North York Community Council in the Second Quarter of 2023.

 

This report recommends approval of the re-naming of Garamond Court, as "Sakura Way".

                               

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/

Background Information

(May 26, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services on Renaming of Garamond Court
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-236995.pdf
(June 8, 2023) Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-237178.pdf

Speakers

Chris Hope, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC)

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Jon Burnside (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council