Committee of Council Item I2 for May 28, 2014

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Committee of the Council of
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
Date:
May 14,2014
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File:
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Subject:
Recommendation Report - Rhoda Begley Recognition
Ward:
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Contact:
Steve Bodrug, Interim Manager, Parks Planning and Development,
Engineering and Development Services, 905 874 2363
COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
Overview:
• This report responds to the September 11, 2013 Council resolution (C226-2013)
"That former Councillor Rhoda Begley be recognized appropriately in the City
of Brampton".
• The City's Naming and Signage Committee (Committee) considered Rhoda
Begley's contributions and dedication during her terms as Regional Councillor
as well as her personal theatrical interests and achievements.
• The Committee recommends that Council approve the renaming of the
Bramalea Parkette to the "Rhoda Begley Park" in recognition of her
outstanding contributions to Brampton.
Recommendations:
1. That the report from Steve Bodrug, Interim Manager, Parks Planning and
Development, Engineering and Development Services, dated May 14, 2014 to
the Committee of Council Meeting May 28, 2014, re: Recommendation Report
Rhoda Begley Recognition be received,
2. That Rhoda Begley's many years of proud and dedicated service in the City of
Brampton be recognized by renaming Bramalea Parkette to "Rhoda Begley
Park", and
3. That staff be authorized to replace existing signage where required in keeping
with the City of Brampton's visual design and wayfinding sign standards and that
this name be used in all official signage and promotional material.
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Background:
Rhoda Begley started serving Brampton as secretary to Council and then later as a
Regional Councillor sitting for three terms from 1988 to 2003. She was active in her
community and found outlet for her dynamic and magnetic personality through her
involvement in local theatre.
On September 19, 2012 Committee of Council (CW240-2012) requested a staff report
on a proposed protocol for recognizing past members of Council and senior staff.
Council passed resolution C226-2013 at its meeting of September 11, 2013: "That
former Councillor Rhoda Begley be recognized appropriately in the City of
Brampton".
Current Situation:
The resolution has prompted the Naming and Signage Committee to explore options
to appropriately recognize Rhoda Begley for her long term service and contributions
to the City of Brampton. The Naming and Signage Committee includes staff
representatives from various divisions of Public Services and Planning and
Infrastructure Services.
The Committee, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, reviewed several naming
options including parks and facilities opportunities. In considering naming and
location options, it was determined by the Committee to commemorate Mrs. Begley's
passion for her community and to name a park in her honour.
The Committee therefore concluded that the most suitable option would be to rename
the Bramalea Parkette to the "Rhoda Begley Park".
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Figure 1: Proposed "Rhoda Begley Park" Location Map
Corporate Implications:
The Regional Ward Councillor has discussed the location of the tribute with the Begley
family and received their support.
Comments from the Committee and Department staff have been accommodated
throughout the report.
Strategic Plan:
This report achieves the Strategic Plan priorities of Community Engagement as one of
Canada's most diverse communities, the need to engage Brampton's residents in
effective ways has never been greater. The City is committed to finding ways to
communicate the corporation's activities and priorities to the community, understand the
community's concerns, foster a unique sense of civic pride and local identity, and be a
community where citizens and businesses are safe and protected.
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Conclusion:
This report recommends that Bramalea Parkette be renamed to the "Rhoda Begley
Park". The name recognizes Mrs. Begley's long term service and contributions to the
City of Brampton.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Bodrug
Interim Manager, arks Planning and
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Planning and Infrastructure Services
Michael Won
Executive Director
Engineering & Development Services
Planning & Infrastructure Services
Report authored by: Steve Bodrug
Interim Manager, Parks Planning and Development
Planning and Infrastructure Services
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