Public Consultation on Naming the New Park at 70 Croatia Street

I've been informed that park naming is not within the currently set scope of the established Community Advisory Committee and Indigenous Advisory Circle. Instead, residents have been directed to complete a Commemorative Property Naming Form which would be reviewed against the Commemorative Framework. With the significant interest in the naming process, I believe that a more proactive process is needed to hear and balance the desires of the local community. In addition, I know that it is a priority to Ward 9 for the commitments made by the City of Toronto in the Reconciliation Action Plan to be fulfilled. This plan includes a commitment to "work with language speakers and Knowledge Carriers, and ensure that Indigenous language is given priority in the naming and renaming of City streets, parks and other City assets." With all of that in mind, I am requesting that Parks, Forestry and Recreation undertake public consultation on recommending a name for the new park at 70 Croatia Street.