Item - 2014.CD29.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 10, 2014 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Community Development and Recreation Committee on May 22, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 10, 2014.
CD29.2 - City Support for the Red Door Shelter
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on June 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council support the Red Door Shelter in its efforts should it seek to establish its new home within any development of the property, relocate to a new property on Queen Street East, or undertake to establish a title claim to the property.
2. City Council direct the City Manager and the Deputy City Managers to explore all mechanisms, including financial options, which can be used to maintain the continuity of the services provided by the Red Door Shelter on Queen Street East.
3. City Council direct the City Manager to assist the Red Door Shelter in finding a temporary location should the redevelopment include the shelter at 875 Queen Street East.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-69066.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-70144.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/cd/comm/communicationfile-47691.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(June 10, 2014) Submission from Maria Villarreal (CC.New.CD29.2.3)
(June 11, 2014) Petition from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth, containing the names of approximately 10,000 persons, filed during the routine matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)
(June 11, 2014) Petition from Councillor Shelley Carroll, Ward 33 - Don Valley East, containing the names of approximately 10,000 persons, filed during the routine matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)
(June 11, 2014) Petition from Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Ward 27 - Toronto Centre - Rosedale, containing the names of approximately 10,000 persons, filed during the routine matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)
(June 11, 2014) Petition from Councillor Peter Leon, Ward 3 - Etobicoke Centre, containing the names of approximately 10,000 persons, filed during the routine matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)
(June 11, 2014) Petition from Deputy Mayor Norman Kelly, Ward 40 - Scarborough Agincourt, containing the names of approximately 10,000 persons, filed during the routine matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council direct the City Manager to report back to Council for approval prior to any financial commitments that may be incurred in assisting the Red Door Shelter.
That Councillor Minnan-Wong be permitted to withdraw motion 1.
Vote (Withdraw a Motion) Jun-11-2014 10:57 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD29.2 - Minnan-Wong - withdraw motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, James Pasternak, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-11-2014 11:20 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD29.2 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Raymond Cho, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, James Pasternak, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
CD29.2 - City Support for the Red Door Shelter
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council support the Red Door Shelter in its efforts should it seek to establish its new home within any development of the property, relocate to a new property on Queen Street East, or undertake to establish a title claim to the property;
2. City Council direct the City Manager and Deputy City Managers explore all mechanisms, including financial options, which can be used to maintain the continuity of the services provided by the Red Door Shelter on Queen Street East; and
3. City Council direct the City Manager to assist the Red Door Shelter in finding a temporary location should the redevelopment include the shelter at 875 Queen Street East.
Origin
Summary
Due to lack of quorum, this item was not considered at the Committee's meeting on April 17, 2014 (Item CD28.11), and is now brought forward for consideration.
The Red Door Shelter has been providing support to families in need of emergency shelter for over 30 years. Due to a real estate deal gone wrong the shelter is now in danger of losing its home. The property has been put into receivership with a mandate to be sold, with no provisions in place to guarantee the shelter is maintained within any new development.
Family shelters provide critical services to women and children fleeing abuse, to refugees in need of assistance, and to families fallen on hard times. The Red Door Shelter is very important to the City of Toronto's family shelter network, and its 106 beds are much needed. Deputy City Manager Brenda Patterson has been very helpful in working with the shelter to provide assistance in trying to resolve this issue, and the City has shown great commitment to this stellar service provider in our community.
On April 7th, over 300 residents gathered at an emergency meeting in support of the Red Door Shelter, voicing full support for keeping the shelter in its home. Many communities fight against shelters in their neighbourhoods, and I am so proud of my community for rallying to keep the shelter in their backyard. Everyone feels the Red Door is an important part of our community and over 16,000 people have signed a petition in support of the shelter.
Former Mayor David Crombie attended the emergency meeting and heard from residents how important this shelter is to them. Mr. Crombie has volunteered his services to work with all parties to come to a positive resolution that keeps the shelter at this site.
The community asked me to express their strong desire for City to continue to assist the Red Door in any way possible, including with financial assistance.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-69066.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/cd/comm/communicationfile-47691.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Peter Leon
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) May-22-2014
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Paula Fletcher, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Anthony Perruzza (Chair), Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |