The filed record
Renaming of a portion of Russell Street extending between St. George Street and Spadina Crescent
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The decision
2020-03-12 · Toronto and East York Community Council · amended
As filed
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
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- Ana BailãoFor
- Brad BradfordFor
- Gord PerksFor
- Joe CressyAbsent
- Josh MatlowAbsent
- Kristyn Wong-TamFor
- Mike LaytonFor
- Paula FletcherFor
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On the agenda
As the city filed it
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.
On the record
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