Item - 2026.TE34.165
Tracking Status
- This item will be considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 2026. City Council has delegated final decision-making authority for the subject of this agenda item. The Toronto and East York Community Council will make the final decision on this item unless any amendments it approves exceed its authority.
TE34.165 - Naming of an Existing Public Lane Located West of Vaughan Road, North of Ellsworth Avenue
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Time:
- July 9, 9:30 AM
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
June 30, 2026 – This item has been added to the agenda as directed by City Council through adoption of MM42.48, Referral of Urgent Laneway Naming to the Toronto and East York Community Council: Public Lane South of St. Clair Avenue West - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle.
This item will be considered July 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the name "Aren Levy Lane" for an existing public lane located west of Vaughan Road, north of Ellsworth Avenue.
Summary
This report recommends that the name "Aren Levy Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located west of Vaughan Road, north of Ellsworth Avenue.
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/.
This naming proposal is in alignment with the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
Financial Impact
The cost to install street name signage is approximately $300.00 and is included within the Transportation Services Division's approved 2026 Operating Budget. The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the information as presented in the Financial Impact section.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288944.pdf
(June 29, 2026) Letter from City Council referring MM42.48 - Referral of Urgent Laneway Naming to the Toronto and East York Community Council: Public Lane South of St. Clair Avenue West
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288946.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288945.pdf