Council voted 24-11 against renaming the stadium at Centennial Park after former mayor Rob Ford. Twelve of the no votes were cast from among the 13 women on Council. Frances Nunziata (Ward 11) was the lone woman to vote in favour. The vote was called because Mayor John Tory recommended the Ford dedication in a letter issued to Councillors on Sept 27. Whatever their individual feelings, it seems clear there was much resentment remaining over Mr. Ford’s chaotic administration. Some put their resistance to the motion in a more distant expression about the naming protocol in general. Jon Burnside (Ward 26) is quoted extensively by CP24: “I do appreciate the generous intent of this motion,” he said. “Unfortunately, I can’t support it. This is obviously a very polarizing debate in regards to Centennial Stadium. However, I think the question is actually bigger than one person. To me, we need to shift our focus and do more to recognize everyday citizens – people who have dedicated hours of their lives to make our City better.”
| Result: Lost | Majority Required – CC32.12 – Recommendation 1 only |
| Yes: 11 | Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory |
| No: 24 | Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Absent: 9 | John Campbell, Josh Colle, Justin J. Di Ciano, John Filion, Michael Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, James Pasternak, David Shiner |
