Item - 2012.HL14.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Health on May 28, 2012. The Board of Health 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.
HL14.8 - Loss of Harm Reduction Beds at the Schoolhouse Shelter
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Ward:
- 14 - Parkdale-High Park
Board Decision
The Board of Health:
1. Referred the letter (May 28, 2012) from Councillor Gord Perks, Chair, Toronto Drug Strategy Implementation Panel for consideration with the forthcoming report from the Toronto Drug Strategy Implementation Panel to the Community Development and Recreation Committee for its meeting on June 26, 2012.
2. Directed the Medical Officer of Health to consult with the General Manager, Shelter, Housing and Support on this issue of "wet" shelter beds and the need for this harm reduction service.
Origin
Summary
Request to forward a recommendation to the Community Development and Recreation Committee for its meeting on June 26, 2012.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-47762.pdf
Motions
That the Board of Health:
1. Refer the letter (May 28, 2012) from Councillor Gord Perks on Loss of Harm Reduction Beds at the Schoolhouse Shelter for consideration with the report from the Toronto Drug Strategy Implementation Panel to the Community Development and Recreation Committee for its meeting on June 26, 2012.
2. Direct the Medical Officer of Health to consult with the General Manager, Shelter, Housing and Support on this issue of "wet" shelter beds and the need for this harm reduction service.