Item - 2013.CD25.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16, 2013 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on December 4, 2013 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 16, 2013.
CD25.10 - 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework attached to the report (November 20, 2013) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by adding the following two strategic directions:
a. "Strategic Direction 8.
Continuing to Maintain a Strong Emergency Shelter System
The City recognizes its responsibility to provide emergency shelter as the last resort to all who need a bed. This entails (a) achieving a 90 percent occupancy standard and (b) building a shelter system with community partners that achieve high shelter standards."
b. "Strategic Direction 9.
Advocate to other orders of Government to develop new housing and provide homeless-related operating funds."
2. City Council adopt the 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework, attached to report (November 20, 2013) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as amended by Part 1 above.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to provide a progress report on implementation of the service planning framework to the first meeting of Community Development and Recreation Committee in the next term of Council.
4. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the Director, Office of Emergency Management to review the temperature thresholds for issuing an Extreme Cold Alert and whether any changes to the protocol are required and to report to the January 21, 2014 meeting of Community Development Recreation Committee.
5. City Council re-iterate its request to the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government to demonstrate their commitment to the City's Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy by increasing the amount of funding for affordable and social housing and homelessness prevention programs and services to a level that recognizes the high level of need in the City of Toronto.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-64006.pdf
(November 20, 2013) Attachment 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-64008.pdf
(December 4, 2013) Presentation from General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-64563.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-64903.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the Director, Office of Emergency Management to review the temperature thresholds for issuing an Extreme Cold Alert and whether any changes to the protocol are required and to report to the January 21, 2014 meeting of Community Development Recreation Committee.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-17-2013 2:20 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD25.10 - Wong-Tam - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Cesar Palacio, Karen Stintz |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Dec-17-2013 2:21 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD25.10 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Cesar Palacio, Karen Stintz |
CD25.10 - 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend the 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework attached to the report (November 20, 2013) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by adding the following two strategic directions:
a. "Strategic Direction 8.
Continuing to Maintain a Strong Emergency Shelter System
The City recognizes its responsibility to provide emergency shelter as the last resort to all who need a bed. This entails (a) achieving a 90% occupancy standard and (b) building a shelter system with community partners that achieve high shelter standards."
b. "Strategic Direction 9.
Advocate to other orders of Government to develop new housing and provide homeless-related operating funds."
2. City Council adopt the attached 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework, as amended by Recommendation 1 above; and
3. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to provide a progress report on implementation of the service planning framework to the first meeting of Community Development and Recreation Committee in the next term of Council.
4. City Council re-iterate its request to the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government demonstrate its commitment to its Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy by increasing the amount of funding for affordable and social housing and homelessness prevention programs and services to a level recognizes the high level of need in the City of Toronto.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Community Development and Recreation Committee:
1. Directed the General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to expedite the consultation with women's homeless service providers and stakeholders on the feasibility of establishing a 24-hour safe drop-in for women and/or a women-only low-barrier harm reduction shelter and review existing services and available funding for Capital Improvements and report back to the January 21st, 2014 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on their consultation.
2. Directed the General Manager of Shelter, Support, and Housing Administration to consult with the Red Cross and report back on the feasibility of creating a 24-hour "warming centres" during Extreme Cold Alerts, parallel to summer time cooling centres at Metro Hall and report to the December 16, 2013 meeting of City Council on an implementation process.
3. Directed the General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to establish a multi-sectoral advisory committee beginning in the first quarter of 2014 that will:
i. Review and provide advice on the development of indicators and an implementation plan and timeline for the Housing Stability Service Plan.
ii. Provide guidance and advice on the development of improved mandatory training for all homelessness front-line, maintenance and management staff on ensuring equitable access and an inclusive space for LGBTQ and Aboriginal communities.
iii. Provide guidance and advice on the development of improved mandatory training on providing trauma-focused care to homeless service users.
iv. Be co-chaired by a representative from the homelessness community sector.
v. Include representation from past or present shelter users.
vi. Report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the process to establish the Committee and its action plan.
4. Requested the General Manager, Shelter, Support, Housing and Administration to appoint a working group made up of existing organizations: Supporting Our Youth, The 519 Community Centre, Planned Parenthood, Covenant House, The Wellesley Institute, The Homeless Hub, St. Michael's Hospital Centre for Research on Inner City Health and the AIDS Committee of Toronto, and other relevant stakeholders to research, better understand and develop a working plan to address the overrepresentation of LGBTQ individuals in the homeless youth population and on the creation of a specialized transitional housing for LGBQT youth and report back to the August 20, 2014 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee.
5. Requested the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report in the second quarter of 2014 on the options for a LGBTQ youth focused shelter or transitional housing.
The General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administation made a presentation to the Committee.
The Community Development and Recreation Committee considered Items CD25.10 and CD25.11 together.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks Council approval of the attached 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework. This framework will guide Shelter, Support, and Housing Administration (SSHA) and its partners in the planning, management and delivery of SSHA's full range of housing and homelessness services over the next five years. It is intended to support the transformation of these housing and homelessness services from a loose network of programs primarily focused on the administration of social housing and emergency responses to homelessness into an integrated, client-centered, outcome-focused service system that improves the ability of residents to achieve greater housing stability.
The catalyst for development of this service planning framework was the combination of a tightening funding environment, demand pressures on existing services, and changes to provincial and federal programs and reporting expectations. These included: the introduction by the Province of the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) in January 2013, which consolidated funding from five homelessness prevention programs into one program with greater flexibility to meet local needs but with less overall funding; and the renewal of the federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) that focuses on Housing First approaches. This framework is consistent with Council's ten year plan for affordable housing (Housing Opportunities Toronto) and Toronto Housing Charter, and supports the implementation of CHPI and HPS.
The preparation of the service planning framework was informed by research, a review of best practices in other jurisdictions as well as extensive community consultation undertaken by SSHA during 2013. During the summer, SSHA consulted with a range of service providers, service users and other stakeholders using a variety of different methodologies.
The service planning framework sets out seven strategic directions to guide SSHA over the next five years. It outlines SSHA's current responsibilities and key actions the division will undertake going forward to improve service delivery, increase service access, foster system stewardship, and strengthen partnerships to prevent and reduce homelessness while creating housing opportunities.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-64006.pdf
(November 20, 2013) Attachment 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-64008.pdf
(December 4, 2013) Presentation from General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-64563.pdf
Speakers
Alex Abramovich, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Linsey MacPhee, Manager, Toronto Drop-in Network
Keith Hambly, Toronto HIV/AIDS Network (THN)
Christian Hui, Toronto HIV/Aids Network
Said Dirie, Housing Action Now
Dr. Stephen Hwang, Centre for Research on Inner City Health
Brian Bourdieu, Street Person
Susan Gapka
Councillor Janet Davis
Motions
That:
1. the General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration expedite the consultation with women's homeless service providers and stakeholders on the feasibility of establishing a 24 hour safe drop-in for women and/or a women-only low-barrier harm reduction shelter and review existing services and available funding for Capital Improvements and report back to the January 21st, 2014 meeting of the Community Development & Recreation committee on their consultation.
2. the General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration consult with the Red Cross and report back on the feasibility of creating a 24 hr "warming centres" during Extreme Cold Alerts, parallel to summer time cooling centres at Metro Hall and report back to the December 16, 2013 meeting of City Council on an implementation process.
3. the General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration establish a multi-sectoral advisory committee beginning in the first quarter of 2014 that will:
a. Review and provide advice on the development of indicators and an implementation plan and timeline for the Housing Stability Service Plan
b. Provide guidance and advice on the development of improved mandatory training for all homelessness front-line, maintenance and management staff on ensuring equitable access and an inclusive space for LGBTQ and Aboriginal communities.
c. Provide guidance and advice on the development of improved mandatory training on providing trauma-focused care to homeless service users.
d. Be co-chaired by a representative from the homelessness community sector
e. Include representation from past or present shelter users
f. Report directly to the Community Development & Recreation Committee on the process to establish the Committee and its action plan.
4. the General Manager Shelter, Support and Housing Administration appoint a working group made up of existing organizations: Supporting Our Youth, The 519 Community Centre, Planned Parenthood, Covenant House, The Wellesley Institute, The Homeless Hub, St. Michael's Hospital Centre for Research on Inner City Health and the AIDS Committee of Toronto, and other relevant stakeholders to research, better understand and develop a working plan to address the overrepresentation of LGBTQ individuals in the homeless youth population and on the creation of a specialized transitional housing for LGBQT youth and report back to the August 20, 2014 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee.
5. City Council re-iterate its request to the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government demonstrate its commitment to its Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy by increasing the amount of funding for affordable and social housing and homelessness prevention programs and services to a level recognizes the high level of need in the City of Toronto.
6 the General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration report in the 2nd quarter of 2014 on the options for a LGBTQ youth focused shelter or transitional housing.
That the following two strategic directions be added to the 2014-2019 Housing Stability Service Planning Framework:
Strategic Direction 8.
Continuing to Maintain a Strong Emergency Shelter System
The City recognizes its responsibility to provide emergency shelter as the last resort to all who need a bed. This entails (a) achieving a 90% occupancy standard and (b) building a shelter system with community partners that achieve high shelter standards.
Strategic Direction 9.
Advocate to other orders of Government to develop new housing and provide homeless-related operating funds.