March 23, 1998

To: Toronto Community Council

From: Werner Wichmann, City Engineer, City Works Services

Subject: Naming of the public lane 92.3 metres north of Kingston Road, extending westerly between pemises 24 and 26 Lawlor Avenue to "Jim Samuel Lane"

(Ward 26 - East Toronto)

Purpose:

This report recommends that the public lane 92.3 metres north of Kingston Road, between premises 24 and 26 Lawlor Avenue extending westerly to the existing "Jim Samuel Lane," be named "Jim Samuel Lane."

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

1. That the public lane, 92.3 metres north of Kingston Road between premises 24 and 26 Lawlor Avenue extending westerly to the existing "Jim Samuel Lane," illustrated on the enclosed "MAP A," be named "Jim Samuel Lane."

2. That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

Background:

City Council at it=s meeting of July 14, 1997, enacted By-law 1997-0359, dedicating the private lane between 25 and 29 Pickering Street and 24 and 26 Lawlor Avenue, illustrated on the attached sketch, for public lane purposes. The by-law also named the portion of the lane between 25 and 29 Pickering Street "Jim Samuel Lane." Jim Samuel initiated the effort which led to the City acquiring the private lane. He was a World War II Veteran and was well known in the area.

Comments:

A street sign has now been erected at the entrance to the easterly portion of the lane between 24 and 26 Lawlor Avenue and, as such, it is appropriate to also name this portion of the lane "Jim Samuel Lane."

Contact Name:

Desmond Christopher

Telephone: (416) 392-1831

Fax: (416) 392-0081

E-mail: dchristo@city.toronto.on.ca

City Engineer

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Attachment - MAP A