Item - 2014.EX42.17
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 10, 2014 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on May 27, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 10, 2014.
EX42.17 - New Transitional Housing for Young Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve up to $0.850 million in financial assistance for the capital repairs of a Toronto Community Housing property to provide transitional housing for young women who are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking from the Homeless Initiative Reserve Fund (XR1104).
2. City Council authorize the City to enter into a funding agreement with Toronto Community Housing or such other associated parties as the City deems appropriate, for the delivery and administration of the capital repair funding being provided from the City's Homeless Initiative Reserve Fund (XR1104), on terms and conditions determined by the Director, Affordable Housing Office, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to execute the funding agreement and any other agreements or documents required to give effect to Council's decision.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute any documents required to register security for the capital repair funding and to postpone, confirm the status of, and discharge the security when and if necessary.
5. City Council approve a one-time increase in the 2014 approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $0.850 million gross $0 net to provide funding for this initiative.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69418.htm
(April 30, 2014) Report and Appendix A from the Director, Affordable Housing Office on New Transitional Housing for Young Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69415.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(June 9, 2014) E-mail from Margaret Carabine, Member, St. Vincent de Paul Society (CC.New.EX42.17.2)
(June 6, 2014) E-mail from Leslie Soares, President, St. Vincent de Paul Society (CC.New.EX42.17.3)
(June 5, 2014) E-mail from Sagai Joseph (CC.New.EX42.17.4)
(June 5, 2014) E-mail from Ophelia D'Souza, President of St. Timothy Church, St. Vincent de Paul Society (CC.New.EX42.17.5)
(June 6, 2014) E-mail from Melvyn Menezes (CC.New.EX42.17.6)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-10-2014 8:04 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX42.17 - Adopt the item |
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Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, 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, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Peter Milczyn, James Pasternak, Karen Stintz |
EX42.17 - New Transitional Housing for Young Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve up to $0.850 million in financial assistance for the capital repairs of a Toronto Community Housing property to provide transitional housing for young women who are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking from the Homeless Initiative Reserve Fund (XR1104).
2. City Council authorize the City to enter into a funding agreement with Toronto Community Housing or such other associated parties as the City deems appropriate, for the delivery and administration of the capital repair funding being provided from the City's Homeless Initiative Reserve Fund (XR1104), on terms and conditions determined by the Director, Affordable Housing Office, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to execute the funding agreement and any other agreements or documents required to give effect to the foregoing.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute any documents required to register security for the capital repair funding and to postpone, confirm the status of, and discharge the security when and if necessary.
5. City Council approve a one-time increase in the 2014 approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $0.850 million gross $0 net to provide funding for this initiative.
Origin
Summary
On October 29, 2013, the Affordable Housing Committee requested staff investigate and report on creating a housing pilot project for young women who are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. This report responds to that request and recommends a course of action.
Over the past six months staff have worked with Toronto Community Housing and identified a vacant TCH building suitable for housing five to six young women who are transitioning from homelessness and are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Toronto Community Housing has also identified an established charitable service agency in the area to manage and operate the building upon completion of necessary repairs and renovations. Due to fire damage, the building's interior requires complete refurbishment, including electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
Toronto Community Housing has estimated capital costs of up to $0.850 million to undertake and complete the building repairs and renovations. Toronto Community Housing has requested the City’s support in providing the necessary capital funds. Upon completion the building will be leased to the service agency that will be responsible for managing and operating the home. There will be no operating subsidy required from the City.
Recognizing the need to protect the safety and security of future residents, the location of the home and name of the service agency are treated as a confidential matter in this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69418.htm
(April 30, 2014) Report and Appendix A from the Director, Affordable Housing Office on New Transitional Housing for Young Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69415.pdf