October 21, 1999
To: Scarborough Community Council
From: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
Subject: The Naming of the Softball Diamonds at East Point Park as:
"The Ken Morrish Softball Complex"
Highland Creek
Purpose:
To respond to a Notice of Motion by Councillor Moeser, seconded by councillor Duguid, approved by Council June 9, 10,
11, 1999, that the softball complex at East Point Park be renamed the Ken Morrish Baseball Complex.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications from the adoption of this report.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the softball diamonds in East Point Park be re-named "The Ken Morrish Softball Complex"; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Comments:
Mr. Ken Morrish was first elected to Scarborough Council in 1967, as an Alderman. Since 1969 he has held elected
positions of Senior Controller, Deputy Mayor of Scarborough, Mayor of Scarborough, Metro Councillor and Deputy Metro
Chairman. Mr. Morrish not only represented his constituents in Highland Creek but held positions on the Board of
Directors of the Canadian National Exhibition, Metropolitan Toronto Convention and Visitors Association, and the
Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Mr. Morrish was very instrumental in the development of East Point Park when the park
was under the jurisdiction of the former Metro Toronto.
The following East District Community Associations have been contacted and support the naming of the softball complex
at East Point Park as "The Ken Morrish Softball Complex":
(1) West Rouge Sport and Recreation;
(2) Highland Creek Community Association;
(3) Centennial Community Recreation Association;
(4) West Rouge Community Association; and
(5) Port Union Community Association.
Mr. Morrish is aware of this and is very honoured to be considered.
Conclusions:
In accordance with the revision to the Parkland Naming Policy, Council consider naming the softball complex at East Point
Park, "The Ken Morrish Softball Complex".
Contact:
Paul Magee
Supervisor of Recreation and Facilities
East District
Phone: 396-4749
Fax: 396-4560
Joe Halstead
Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
