Item - 2026.TE31.68
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 1, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE31.68 - Plan for Joe Pantalone Lane
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services to bring forward a report to the April 30, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations concerning the proposed renaming of the Public Lane West of Grace Street, extending between Harbord Street and Grace Street north of College Street, be renamed as Joe Pantalone Lane.
Origin
Summary
Joe Pantalone is a well-loved Canadian politician who served on Toronto City Council and Metro Council from 1980 to 2010. Pantalone was the deputy mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010, and represented the Trinity area as a councillor.
The Little Italy Business Improvement Association has requested that the Public Lane West of Grace Street, extending between Harbord Street and Grace Street north of College Street, be renamed as Joe Pantalone Lane.
The necessary public notice has not yet been given.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285507.pdf