May 4, 1998
To:East York Community Council
From:Rick Tomaszewicz
Commissioner of Development Services
East York Civic Centre
Subject:Request to Rename a Portion of William Morgan Drive to Patriarch Bartholomew Way, Ward 1
Purpose:
To report to the May 6, 1998 East York Community Council on the request from Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios of the
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto to rename a street in East York in honour of the visit to Toronto from His All
Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on May 30 and 31st, 1998.
Source of Funds:
Costs are estimated to be approximately $5,000.00, including advertising and registration fees. It is recommended that
these costs be included in the budget for the visit to Toronto by His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(i)a portion of William Morgan Drive east of the north/south portion of William Morgan Drive be renamed to Patriarch
Bartholomew Way;
(ii)Council authorize Staff to proceed with the necessary advertising to enact the recommended street name change as
required by the Municipal Act, Section 210, Chapter 105;
(iii) Council designate the June 24th East York Community Council meeting to hear any person who claims that he/she
will be adversely affected by the proposed street name change and who applies to be heard; and,
(iv)That Council authorize the appropriate by-law to give effect hereto.
Background:
The Mayor=s Office received a request from Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of
Toronto to rename Overlea Boulevard in honour of the upcoming visit of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew to Toronto on May 30 and May 31st, 1998. Archbishop Sotirios has requested that Toronto honour this visit
with a permanent memorial, on behalf of all Orthodox Christians in Canada. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto
has recently moved its offices to 86 Overlea Boulevard.
Discussion:
The renaming of Overlea Boulevard to Patriarch Bartholomew Boulevard would require a significant number of businesses
to change their addresses including the approximately 70 businesses in the East York Town Centre. Furthermore, the
Canadian head offices for Coca-Cola Ltd and the Salvation Army are also located on Overlea Boulevard. A complete list of
businesses which would be affected is included as Appendix AA@. Given the significant impact of changing the name of
Overlea Boulevard, Councillor Prue has proposed that a small portion of William Morgan Drive be renamed to Patriarch
Bartholomew Way. The section proposed is the eastern most portion of William Morgan Drive which provides vehicular
access to #86 Overlea Boulevard. Renaming this portion of William Morgan Drive would provide the opportunity for the
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto to change their address to Patriarch Bartholomew Way.
There are no businesses or residential addresses which front onto this section of William Morgan Drive. However, staff
recommend that notice of the proposed change be distributed to residents and businesses within 120 metres of William
Morgan Drive to determine public opinion on the proposed change.
Statutory Requirements
The Municipal Act outlines the procedures for changing the name of a road. Section 210, Chapter 105 states that:
(A) A by-law changing the name of a highway has no effect until a copy of it, certified under the hand of the clerk and the
seal of the corporation, has been registered in the proper land registry office.
(B)Before passing a by-law for changing the name of a highway,
(i)notice of the proposed by-law shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks in a newspaper having
general circulation in the municipality, and
(ii)the council shall hear any person who claims that he will be adversely affected by the by-law and who applies to be
heard.
Funding Implications
A notice of street name change must be advertised in the Toronto Star for 4 consecutive weeks at a cost of between
$3,000.00 and $5,000.00. Additionally, there is a charge of $200.00 to register the street name. These funds are typically
borne by the applicant.
Schedule
The following is the proposed schedule of Community Council meetings, Council meetings and other important events
which are required to enact the proposed name change:
DateEvent
May 6, 1998Report to East York Community Council recommending name change.
May 13,14,15, 1998Report to Toronto Council.
May 19, 1998Advertising begins.
May 30,31, 1998Visit to Toronto by Patriarch Bartholomew.
June 16, 1998Advertising ends.
June 24, 1998East York Community Council - mandatory public hearing to hear any person who claims to be
adversely affected.
July 8,9,10, 1998Toronto Council, final approval.
Since the Patriarch=s visit occurs during the approval process, staff will install temporary signs in the area advising of the
proposed name change. A special custom street name sign could also be made available as a gift to the Patriarch.
Conclusions:
The proposal by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto to rename Overlea Boulevard to rename Patriarch
Bartholomew Way would have a significant impact to the businesses which have Overlea Boulevard addresses. Councillor
Prue, in consultation with Archbishop Sotirios, has reviewed streets in the vicinity of Overlea Boulevard in an effort to find
an alternate street suitable for renaming. Based on this review, it is recommended, as an alternative, that a section of
William Morgan Drive be renamed to Patriarch Bartholomew Way. No businesses or residents currently have an address on
this section of William Morgan Drive, therefore, the overall impact should be minimal. The Municipal Act requires that the
proposed street name change would need to be advertised once a week for 4 weeks in a Toronto Daily newspaper prior to a
public meeting to hear any person who feels that they would be adversely affected by the proposed street name change. The
estimated cost for advertising and registering the new street name would be approximately $5,000.00.
Contact Name:
Peter Bartos, P.Eng.
Transportation Engineer
East York District 778-2225
Rick Tomaszewicz
Commissioner of Development Services
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APPENDIX A
Business Addresses on Overlea Boulevard
AddressName
16Claremont Camera
28Beallor & Partners
36Chesapeake Ltd.
42Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd.
42Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd.
4588 Jewellery & Watches Company
45A Touch of Art
45Alpha Laboratories Inc.
45Bank of Montreal
45Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream
45Bata Shoe Stores
45Bi-Way Stores Ltd.
45Bijou Accessories
45Black Photo Corporation
45Bowlerama Thorncliffe
45Brewers Retail Inc.
45Chu, Dr. Michael W.
45Cohen, Dr. Milton
45Coles - The Book People
45Cotton Collectibles Inc.
45Dahl=s Portrait Studio
45Dominion Save-A-Centre
45Dunkin Donuts
45East York Chiropractic Clinic
45East York Diagnostic Ultrasound
45East York Hearing Aid Centre
45East York Medical Health Centre
45East York Sewing Centre
45Easy T=s
45Five Star Printers
45Flora, Dr. F.Q.
45Gisela=s Skin Care
45Hallmark Cards Shop
45Hutchinson, Dr. Viven & Dr. Tony Lorch
45Japan Camera Centre
45Key King
45Kozerawsky, Dr. W. J.
45Krystal Fashions
45Laura Secord Ltd.
45Leo & Maria=s Deli
45Mail & Stuff
45Matta, Dr. Roberto B.
45Movies for You
45National Trust Company
45Ninja Japan
45Norman Simpson Shoes
45Nutra Foods
45Open Window Bakery Ltd.
45Optical Factory
45Panorama Industries Inc.
45Parker=s Cleaners
45Pizza Pizza
45Precision Time
45Radio Shack
45Reitman=s
45Runner=s Line Ltd.
45Scott=s Hospitality Inc.
45Shopper=s Drug Mart
45St. Clair Paint and Paper
45Style Barber Shop
45The Becker Milk Company
45The Flower Emporium
45The Toronto-Dominion Bank
45Thorncliffe Banquet Centre
45Thorncliffe Custom Tailor
45Thorncliffe Dental Care
45Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office
45Thorncliffe News Stand
45Thorncliffe Park Shoe Repair
45Thorncliffe Physio Therapy
45Ticket & Info Shop
45Treats Muffins and Cookies
45Veronese
45Weinryb, Dr. Calvin
45Zellers Inc.
50Calefaction Systems Ltd.
50National Access Controls
50O=Hara Systems Inc.
50Oriole Business Systems Ltd.
50Sudata Consulting
56A Buck or Two
60East York Meals on Wheels
60Royal Bank of Canada
61Mr. Lube
65C Pas Systems Inc.
65Carriers Travel International
65Commemorative Services of Ontario
65Goldlist Development Corporation
65Insurex Canada Inc.
65Multi-Health Systems Inc.
65Overlea Cafe
65The Communication Group Inc.
65Throncliffe Overlea Dental Centre
65Thorncliffe Pharmacy
65Word and image Design Studio Inc.
