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Toronto and East York Community Council · 2020-03-12 · 2020.TE14.3

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Renaming of a portion of Russell Street extending between St. George Street and Spadina Crescent

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2020-03-12 · Toronto and East York Community Council · amended

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The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Ursula Franklin Street" for the renaming of a portion of Russell Street extending between St. George Street and Spadina Crescent. 2. Requested the Manager, Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, in consultation with the Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to work with the University of Toronto to identify additional placemaking opportunities

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within and beyond the university campus grounds to promote Black history and notable Black persons of Canadian significance for honourific and permanent naming.

The vote

Amend Item · Carried, 6-0

For (6)Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Mike Layton, Paula Fletcher
Absent (2)Joe Cressy, Josh Matlow
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This report recommends approval of the re-naming of a portion of Russell Street extending between St. George Street and Spadina Crescent, as "Ursula Franklin Street" Community Councils have delegated authority to decide street naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy.

Staff recommended

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Ursula Franklin Street" for the renaming of a portion of Russell Street extending between St. George Street and Spadina Crescent.

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