Item - 2015.CD8.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 9, 2015 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on November 25, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 9, 2015.
CD8.9 - Update on Syrian Refugee Settlement in Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 9 and 10, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council endorse the actions of staff in support of Syrian refugee resettlement, including efforts to address xenophobia and the provision of financial and organizational supports to groups sponsoring agencies like Lifeline Syria and other agencies.
2. City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to allocate and enter into agreements with community based agency partners to implement the City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program.
3. City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to direct resources to City programs requiring additional support to implement the City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program.
4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to report on the progress of the City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program in the first quarter of 2016.
5. City Council designate Councillor Joe Cressy and Councillor Joe Mihevc as Newcomer Advocates who will promote integration and inclusion of refugees to the civic, economic and cultural life of the city for a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until a successor is appointed.
6. City Council receive the presentation (November 25, 2015) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-86076.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-86482.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council adopt the following recommendations contained in the supplementary report (December 7, 2015) from the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration [CD8.9a]:
1. City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to allocate and enter into agreements with community based agency partners to implement the City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program.
2. City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to direct resources to City programs requiring additional support to implement the City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program.
3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to report on the progress of the City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program in the first quarter of 2016.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-10-2015 5:43 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD8.9 - Mihevc - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory, 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 Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Christin Carmichael Greb, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Michael Thompson |
That:
1. City Council designate Councillor Joe Cressy and Councillor Joe Mihevc as Newcomer Advocates who will promote integration and inclusion of refugees to the civic, economic and cultural life of the city for a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until a successor is appointed.
CD8.9 - Update on Syrian Refugee Settlement in Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the presentation (November 25, 2015) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.
2. City Council endorse the actions of staff in support of Syrian refugee resettlement, including efforts to address xenophobia and the provision of financial and organizational supports to groups sponsoring agencies like Lifeline Syria and other agencies.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration gave a presentation to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program.
Summary
The Executive, Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to give an update to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the Federal Announcement on the Syrian Refugee Settlement in Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-86076.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That City Council endorse the actions of staff in support of Syrian refugee resettlement, including efforts to address xenophobia and the provision of financial and organizational supports to groups sponsoring agencies like Lifeline Syria and other agencies.
That City Council receive the presentation (November 25, 2015) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.