Naming of Public Lane West of Markham Street

Between Barton Avenue and Palmerston Square

St. Peter=s Lane (Midtown)

 The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 16, 1998) from the City Engineer, City Works Services:

 Purpose:

 This report recommends that the public lane 38.1 metres west of Markham Street between Barton Avenue and Palmerston Square be named ASt. Peter=s Lane.@ The naming of the lane will facilitate vehicular access to properties on Palmerston Square.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 Not applicable.

 Recommendations:

 (1)That the public lane 38.1 metres west of Markham Street between Barton Avenue and Palmerston Square, illustrated on AMAP A@ attached, be named ASt. Peter=s Lane.@

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

 Background:

 I have a request from Nancy White, owner of the property at 64 Palmerston Square, to name the public lane located 38.1 metres west of Markham Street between Barton Avenue and Palmerston Square. The name ASt. Peter=s Lane@ was chosen from a list provided by Ms. White and is considered suitable as the lane is adjacent to the St. Peter Catholic School. Due to the configuration of one-way streets in the neighbourhood, the primary means of vehicular access to Palmerston Square is from the south. The naming of the lane will simplify directions to motorists seeking the properties on Palmerston Square.

 Comments:

 The proposed name ASt. Peter=s Lane@ has been circulated for comment and has the support of Councillors John Adams and Ila Bossons, Toronto Planning, Heritage Toronto and Toronto Fire Services.

 Conclusions:

 The proposed name ASt. Peter=s Lane@ is consistent with the policy for naming streets and lanes approved by City Council on July 11, 1988 (Clause 4, Executive Committee Report No. 22).

 Contact Name:

 Desmond Christopher

Telephone: (416) 392-1831

Fax:(416) 392-0081

E-mail: dchristo@city.toronto.on.ca