Item - 2026.MM42.26
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 without amendments.
MM42.26 - Celebrating Bastille Day on the French Mile - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install one temporary honourary sign topper per intersection recognizing the French Mile: Bastille Day Celebration on July 14, 2026, at the following locations:
a. Bloor Street West and Avenue Road;
b. Bloor Street West and St. Thomas Street;
c. Bloor Street West and Bay Street; and
d. Bloor Street West and Yonge Street.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate with the France Canada Chamber of Commerce to enter into, and execute any agreements and ancillary documents required to facilitate the fabrication, installation and removal of the temporary sign toppers, including reimbursement to the City for all associated costs, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportations Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM42.26 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.