Naming of New Parkette - North East Corner of

Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue East -

The George Milbrandt Parkette (North Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 27, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

To grant authority for the naming of the new parkette to The George Milbrandt Parkette.

Source of Funds:

There is no impact to the budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

1. the new parkette be officially named The George Milbrandt Parkette;

2. the appropriate Civic officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing.

Background:

The Economic Development and Parks Committee on September 13, 1999, had before it a communication (August 23, 1999) from Councillor Michael Walker, North Toronto, recommending that staff from the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department, Parks and Recreation Division, in consultation with Heritage Toronto staff, be requested to report on naming the new parkette on the north-east corner of Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue East in Ward 22, "The George Milbrandt Parkette", in recognition of local citizen George Milbrandt who was instrumental in creating the park.

Staff from the Parks and Recreation Division and Heritage Toronto have reviewed this matter and support the naming proposal. The naming recommendation meets the criteria of the Revision to Parkland Naming Policy which was adopted by City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998.

Conclusion:

That the new parkette be named "The George Milbrandt Parkette".

Contact Name:

Mario Zanetti,

392-1905

Anne Valliere,

392-1909

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The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having also had before it during consideration of the foregoing matter, the communication (September 15, 1999) from the City Clerk, Economic Development and Parks Committee, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.