Commemorative Street Name -

Beverly Hills Drive -

North York Humber

The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 13, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 3:

Purpose:

To commemoratively dedicate Beverly Hills Drive in the name of Padre Pio.

Source of funds:

All costs associated with the installation of two street name signs are included within the 1998 operating budget.

Recommendation:

1.that Beverly Hills Drive be commemoratively dedicated to Padre Pio;

2.that the existing and legally designated 'Beverly Hills Drive' street name remain and that the emergency services be advised; and

3.that staff be directed to install the City's historic style street name signs, indicating the commemoration, along with the official street name of Beverly Hills Drive, at the intersections of Beverly Hills Drive with Jane Street and Wilson Avenue.

Council Reference/Background/History:

I have received a request from Councillor Judy Sgro, on behalf of the President of St. Philip Neri Parish Council, Mr. Steve De Biase, that the City of Toronto consider the commemorative dedication of Beverly Hills Drive to Padre Pio in recognition of the endless contributions made by Padre Pio, who is a highly respected Saint in the Roman Catholic Church as well as a special friend of the parish.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The Transportation Division has reviewed this request and found it to be similar to two previous request for commemorative dedications. Playfair Avenue was dedicated as Caboto Way and North York Boulevard as Sunset Boulevard. Both these request were approved and installed with no reported concerns.

A copy of the proposed street name sign is attached to this report for your review.

Conclusions:

The Transportation Division supports the request to permanently commemoratively dedicate Beverly Hills Drive to Padre Pio.

Contact Name:

Michael Frederick, Director of Traffic Operations. 395-7484

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(A copy of the proposed street name sign referred to in the foregoing report is on file in the office of the City Clerk, North York Civic Centre.)