Item - 2014.TE30.99
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 20, 2014 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on February 25, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on March 20, 2014.
TE30.99 - Ceremonial Dedication of Market Street Between Front Street East and The Esplanade as "Paul Oberman Walk"
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on March 20, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to post special honorary name signs to read “Paul Oberman Walk” on Market Street between Front Street East and The Esplanade and/or to co-ordinate with the property owner of the heritage buildings on the west side of Market Street to mount the signage on the facade of the buildings in consultation with Heritage Preservation Services staff.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-67185.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(February 24, 2014) Letter from Steve Lowden, President, St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (TE.New.TE30.99.2)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Mar-20-2014 2:08 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE30.99 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 29 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 16 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Peter Milczyn, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz |
TE30.99 - Ceremonial Dedication of Market Street Between Front Street East and The Esplanade as "Paul Oberman Walk"
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to post special honorary name signs to read “Paul Oberman Walk” on Market Street between Front Street East and The Esplanade and/or to co-ordinate with the property owner of the heritage buildings on the west side of Market Street to mount the signage on the facade of the buildings in consultation with Heritage Preservation Services' staff.
Origin
Summary
I am submitting a motion to Community Council to ceremonially dedicate a portion of Market Street, between Front Street East and The Esplanade, as “Paul Oberman Walk”.
Mr. Oberman applied his passion and vision for architecture, heritage and urban design during his three decades of work in Canada’s real estate industry. His companies became recognized as leaders in the areas of architectural merit and heritage preservation. His many successful projects include the North Toronto Station, King James Place, the Shops of Summerhill and the redevelopment of heritage properties on Market Street. Mr. Oberman also acquired the Gooderham Flatiron Building in 2005 and, through his passion and expertise, this iconic landmark building has been preserved for generations to enjoy.
Mr. Oberman’s projects have been widely published and have received numerous awards, including Canada's highest architectural honour, the Governor General's Award for Architecture, and recognition by Heritage Canada for outstanding stewardship of Canada's architectural heritage. He received the Heritage Toronto Special Achievement Award for his lifetime of work after his passing in 2011 in a tragic airplane accident.
In association with the restoration of the Market Street properties and their new restaurants, Mr. Oberman initiated a proposal transform the street into a pedestrian oriented, beautified promenade. His vision was implemented in partnership with City staff. A landmark flexible streetscape that uses innovative engineering and high quality design to provide animated patio space and a beautiful walk was completed in 2013.
In recognition of Mr. Oberman’s contributions to the heritage fabric of Toronto, and in particular his landmark Market Street project, I am bringing forward a request that the portion of Market Street between Front Street East and The Esplanade be ceremonially named “Paul Oberman Walk”. This naming will appropriately honour the promenade streetscape that is his legacy.
Mr. Oberman’s family, the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association, and the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement area have all been consulted and support the ceremonial dedication.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-67185.pdf
Communications
(February 24, 2014) Letter from Steve Lowden, President, St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (TE.New.TE30.99.2)
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) Feb-25-2014
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 12 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Janet Davis, Paula Fletcher (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |