Proposed Renaming of Stanley Community Centre to
Domenic Diluca Community Centre - North York Humber
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the
following report (January 4, 2000) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
To provide Council with the information obtained in accordance with the
Park Naming Policy critieria for the renaming of Stanley Community
Centre in honour of the late Domenic DiLuca, and to seek Council
approval to proceed with the remaming.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this
report.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) Council accept the information obtained in accordance with the
Parkland Naming Policy for the renaming of Stanley Community
Centre to Domenic DiLuca Community Centre; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background:
Information has been obtained in accordance with the criteria outlined
in the Parkland Naming Policy, as approved by City Council November
25, 26, 27, 1998. Staff have completed a community consultation, as
well as gathered other relevant documentation, including letters of
approval from the organization he belonged to and his next of kin, in
order to proceed with the renaming of Stanley Community Centre to
Domenic DiLuca Community Centre.
A community meeting was organized in conjunction with Parks and
Recreation staff and the local City Councillor for Thursday December 9,
1999 with 137 residents in attendance. The biography of Domenic
DiLuca and additional information provided by the Parks and Recreation
Division staff was reviewed and validated. Although not necessary, a
vote was taken on the issue in which 117 of those present voted with a
result of 109 being in favour of the renaming to Domenic DiLuca
Community Centre.
Conclusions:
Given that the criteria set out in the Parkland Naming Policy has been
satisfied, the Department recommends that Council approves the
renaming of Stanley Community Centre to Domenic DiLuca Community
Centre.
Contact:
Jim Bradley
Director, Parks and Recreation North District
Tel: 395-6054
Fax: 395-0105
jbradley@city.north-york.on.ca