The Feasibility of Naming a Park Amenity to "Boris Nemtsov Way"

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The decision

2020-02-05 · North York Community Council · adopted

As filed

North York Community Council received the report (January 16, 2020) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for information.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

On May 3, 2019, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) received a formal resident application to name an unmarked park road within Earl Bales Park, located at 4169 Bathurst Street, to "Boris Nemtsov Way." The City of Toronto reviewed the application in accordance with City's Property Naming Policy. PFR consultation allowed residents to participate in the naming process and provide feedback. The consultation generated opposing reaction and PFR determined that naming the park road after Mr.

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Nemtsov would be contentious in the community. Given the opposing reaction of residents, ongoing discussions about Mr. Nemtsov's legacy and his lack of local connection to the park, PFR does not support naming the park road.

Staff recommended

The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division recommends that: 1. North York Community Council receives this report for information.

On the record

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