Item - 2011.CD5.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on June 29, 2011. The Community Development and Recreation Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
CD5.4 - Welcome Policy Recreation Program - Subsidy Allocations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Community Development and Recreation Committee:
1. Referred the item to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for consideration after the Recreation Service Plan is complete and the strategies and funding related to access are considered by Council.
2. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report, as part of the recreation service plan and access policy, on developing a system for establishing wait lists and a wait list policy for the Welcome Policy.
3. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to meet and work with the individuals and groups under the umbrella organization Community Recreation For All, and review and answer questions outlined in their report "Quiet Cuts: Economic Access to Community Recreation in Toronto" and to consider their recommendations.
Origin
Summary
This report reviews the status of the Welcome Policy recreation subsidy program and recommends the current program be converted from a course-based entitlement to a non-refundable annual credit per user. It recommends that the annual subsidy be set at $455 for children and youth, and $212 for adults. The adoption of the new model will create more flexibility and choice for Welcome Policy users, greater fairness in the distribution of recreation subsidies and will enable an estimated 6,100 additional low income residents to access recreation programs.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-39019.pdf
Communications
(June 29, 2011) Letter from Ann Dembinski, President, CUPE Local 79 (CD.New.CD5.4.2)
(June 29, 2011) Presentation from Karen Sun, Exec Director, Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CD.New.CD5.4.3)
Speakers
Jennifer Arango, Toronto Women's City Alliance
Karen Sun, Exec. Dir., Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (Submission Filed)
Mackenzie Kinmond
David Kidd, Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Neemarie Alam
Keegan Henry-Mathieu, Toronto Youth Cabinet
Councillor Vincent Crisanti
Motions
That the Community Development and Recreation Committee:
1. Refer the report to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for consideration after the Recreation Service Plan is complete and the strategies and funding related to access are considered by Council.
Vote (Refer Item) Jun-29-2011
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Janet Davis, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti (Chair), Josh Matlow |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Joe Mihevc |
That the Community Development and Recreation Committee:
2. Request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report as part of the recreation service plan and access policy on developing a system for establishing wait lists and a wait list policy for the Welcome Policy.
Vote (Refer Item) Jun-29-2011
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Janet Davis, Josh Matlow, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti (Chair) |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Joe Mihevc |
That the Community Development and Recreation Committee:
1. Request that the dollar-based allocation be indexed to user-fee increases.
That the Welcome Policy be reviewed as part of the Recreation Service Review and access policy, and that matters pertaining to Toronto's recreation programs be considered comprehensively with adequate community consultation.
Vote (Amend Motion) Jun-29-2011
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Janet Davis, Josh Matlow, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti (Chair) |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Joe Mihevc |