Item - 2016.CD13.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 12, 2016 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on June 23, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 12, 2016.
CD13.1 - Proposal for Emergency Men's Shelter at 731 Runnymede Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- 11 - York South-Weston, 13 - Parkdale-High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to work with the Councillors for Wards 11 and 13, the local community and other stakeholders, to develop a plan for a shelter program that will meet the needs of an appropriate number of homeless men at 731 Runnymede Road and make a positive contribution to the neighbouring community.
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to retain a third party facilitator or independent community outreach worker preferably through a local community agency, to outreach and engage with local residents, shelter users, businesses, service providers, Ward Councillors and other stakeholders to work with the community to better understand and identify concerns and service enhancements required in the area of 731 Runnymede Road to support the community and shelter.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report to the September 20, 2016 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the proposed shelter program plan for 731 Runnymede Road.
4. City Council direct the Director, Real Estate Services to negotiate a lease for the use of 731 Runnymede Road by the City of Toronto, or otherwise secure the property, on terms acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, subject to approval of the proposed shelter program plan requested in Part 3 above by the Community Development and Recreation Committee in September 2016 and City Council in October 2016.
5. City Council approve, as part of the plan for the shelter program at 731 Runnymede Road, the inclusion of the following initiatives and strategies to strengthen community support in the local area:
a. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to convene a Community Liaison Committee with representation from both Wards 11 and 13, including local residents, agency staff, clients, local Councillors and City staff to work on the shelter's establishment in the new location and to refine the shelter service program;
b. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to convene the services of a third party design expert to work with staff and the Community Liaison Committee to design the exterior of the shelter so it is functional and attractive.
c. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to establish a communications platform (such as a website or email service) where residents can obtain information and regular reports from the Community Liaison Committee meetings in both English and Portuguese in accordance with the City's translation policies.
d. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee with recommendations for a "York/Weston/Junction Strategy" to improve economic development, access to City and social services and land-use planning to improve neighbourhood wellbeing, such Strategy to:
i. be developed in coordination with relevant City agencies and
divisions, including the Toronto Public Library, the Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Public Health and the Toronto Police Service;
ii. be developed through a robust community engagement process that is inclusive of local residents, businesses, faith groups and social service agencies; and
iii. make recommendations to provide adequate funding for the plan.
e. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Health, other City divisions, local residents, businesses and service providers to develop a "Safe Growth" plan for the York/Weston/Junction area, such Plan to:
i. address issues of safety and security in the neighbourhood;
ii. develop a Community Response Plan that outlines standards for responding to neighbours' concerns; and
iii. conduct a safety audit of Runnymede Park.
f. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to work with the General Manager, Transportation Services to improve the safety, visibility and appearance of the underpass on Runnymede Road and the train tracks by installing lighting and animating the space.
g. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to work with staff from the Toronto Transit Commission to explore opportunities to improve access to transit in the local neighbourhood.
h. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to work with the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to develop a coordinated service model for clients in the 731 Runnymede shelter program in order to better connect clients to housing, income supports and employment and training opportunities to help them achieve housing stability.
i. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to write to the Minister of Health requesting Ministry support for a community health provider or satellite primary care clinic within the Rockcliffe–Smythe community to support existing residents and residents of the 731 Runnymede Road shelter.
j. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to include funding for a Community Health Officer in the Rockcliffe-Smythe community to support existing residents and the residents of the 731 Runnymede Road shelter in the 2017 Operating budget submission for Public Health.
k. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to meet with the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network to explore opportunities to provide coordinated health services for clients in the 731 Runnymede Road shelter program.
l. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to support the development of a Business Improvement Area in the area.
m. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration to conduct a six month review of operations, in consultation with the Community Liaison Committee, and the results be reported back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94162.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(May 25, 2016) E-mail from Michael Godfrey (CD.Main.CD13.1.2)
(May 25, 2016) E-mail from Dan Wilson (CD.Main.CD13.1.3)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Fco Giovanni (CD.Main.CD13.1.4)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Dr. Sandeep Kalirah (CD.Main.CD13.1.5)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Geraldine Aniceto (CD.Main.CD13.1.6)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Nicole Phillips (CD.Main.CD13.1.7)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Paula Keating (CD.Main.CD13.1.8)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Claudio Buffone (CD.Main.CD13.1.9)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Charles McLean (CD.Main.CD13.1.10)
(June 14, 2016) E-mail from Pérola Galhardi (CD.Main.CD13.1.11)
(June 1, 2016) E-mail from Ramona McKendrick (CD.Main.CD13.1.12)
(June 2, 2016) E-mail from Nino Ardizzi (CD.Main.CD13.1.13)
(June 2, 2016) E-mail from Kim Le (CD.Main.CD13.1.14)
(June 3, 2016) E-mail from Maria Cristina Garnica (CD.Main.CD13.1.15)
(June 3, 2016) E-mail from Dan Kaufman (CD.Main.CD13.1.16)
(June 4, 2016) E-mail from Arley Greene (CD.Main.CD13.1.17)
(June 6, 2016) E-mail from Robert Hurst (CD.Main.CD13.1.18)
(June 6, 2016) E-mail from Katrina Hurst (CD.Main.CD13.1.19)
(June 7, 2016) E-mail from Barbi Lazarus (CD.Main.CD13.1.20)
(June 7, 2016) E-mail from Tanya Connors (CD.Main.CD13.1.21)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Wendie Odell (CD.Main.CD13.1.22)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Virginia Presseault (CD.Main.CD13.1.23)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from John Presseault (CD.Main.CD13.1.24)
(June 16, 2016) E-mail from Serge Monfils (CD.New.CD13.1.25)
(June 16, 2016) E-mail from Stan Gore (CD.New.CD13.1.26)
(June 16, 2016) E-mail from Catalina Varga (CD.New.CD13.1.27)
(June 16, 2016) E-mail from Rose Cassar (CD.New.CD13.1.28)
(June 17, 2016) E-mail from Michael Creek (CD.New.CD13.1.29)
(June 17, 2016) E-mail from Robbi Willy (CD.New.CD13.1.30)
(June 17, 2016) E-mail from Ricky Q (CD.New.CD13.1.31)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Alan Wolfe (CD.New.CD13.1.32)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Sadaf Saleem (CD.New.CD13.1.33)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Rosina D'Ardis (CD.New.CD13.1.34)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Margaret Zerafa (CD.New.CD13.1.35)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Cecile Ng (CD.New.CD13.1.36)
(June 20, 2016) Letter from Kelly MacDougall (CD.New.CD13.1.37)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Karen Jensen (CD.New.CD13.1.38)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Petra Baethmann (CD.New.CD13.1.39)
(June 21, 2016) E-mail from Rita Kennie (CD.New.CD13.1.40)
(June 21, 2016) Letter from Marcos Amaral (CD.New.CD13.1.41)
(June 21, 2016) E-mail from Rita Muscat (CD.New.CD13.1.42)
(June 21, 2016) E-mail from Lee Jeffery (CD.New.CD13.1.43)
(June 21, 2016) Letter from Leigh Chapman (CD.New.CD13.1.44)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Stephanie Wilson (CD.New.CD13.1.45)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Eva Di Nicola (CD.New.CD31.1.46)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Michelle Cyr (CD.New.CD13.1.47)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Bruce Berger (CD.New.CD13.1.48)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Inna, Karina, Kat and Vlad Sok (CD.New.CD13.1.49)
(June 16, 2016) Letter from Mary Anne Kowalchuk (CD.New.CD13.1.50)
(June 20, 2016) Letter from Laura Albanese, Member of Provincial Parliament, York South-Weston (CD.New.CD13.1.51)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/comm/communicationfile-61667.pdf
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Michael B. Woodworth (CD.New.CD13.1.52)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Waheed Waziri, Afghan Auto (CD.New.CD13.1.53)
(June 19, 2016) E-mail from Patricia Keeling (CD.New.CD13.1.54)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Scott Dillon (CD.New.CD13.1.55)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Michael Graf (CD.New.CD13.1.56 )
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Vladimir Krashenev (CD.New.CD13.1.57)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Abderra Boukhalfa (CD.New.CD13.1.58)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Mary Poppenberger (CD.New.CD13.1.59)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Sophia Mittas (CD.New.CD13.1.60)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Saneh Singh (CD.New.CD13.1.61)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Lisa Aiken (CD.New.CD13.1.62)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Magdalen Sinson (CD.New.CD13.1.63)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Krista Sims (CD.New.CD13.1.64)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Helen Padelopoulos (CD.New.CD13.1.65)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Margaret Eaton (CD.New.CD13.1.66)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Anthony Rapoport and Helen Armstrong (CD.New.CD13.1.67)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Joseph Carapinha (CD.New.CD13.1.68)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Mark and Evelyn Veldhoven (CD.New.CD13.1.69)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Deane O'Leary (CD.New.CD13.1.70)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Stuart Larsen (CD.New.CD13.1.71)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Helen Banerjee (CD.New.CD13.1.72)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Beth O'Connor (CD.New.CD13.1.73)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Tanya Connors (CD.New.CD13.1.74)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Rosina D'Ardis (CD.New.CD13.1.75)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Nicole Arsenault (CD.New.CD13.1.76)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Patricia Keeling and Ray Wilmont (CD.New.CD13.1.77)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Miriam Hawkins, Co-chair, Rockcliffe-Smythe Community Association (CD.New.CD13.1.78)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Rosanna and Charles Spencer (CD.New.CD13.1.79)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Carmen Cruz (CD.New.CD13.1.80)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Samantha Cooke (CD.New.CD13.1.81)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Lake Chen (CD.New.CD13.1.82)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Deanna and Doug Blessing and Winnie Nugent (CD.New.CD13.1.83)
(June 23, 2016) Letter from Mary Giordano Iannucci (CD.New.CD13.1.84)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from John Presseault (CD.New.CD13.1.85)
(June 23, 2016) Petition from Joseph Carapinha containing the signatures of approximately 1,050 persons opposing the location of the proposed shelter at 731 Runnymede Road. On file at the City Clerk's Office. (CD.New.CD13.1.86)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Jennifer Wellman (CD.New.CD13.1.87)
Communications (City Council)
(June 24, 2016) E-mail from Aubrey Brown and Carolyn McKelvie (CC.Main.CD13.1.89)
(July 5, 2016) E-mail from Victoria Zuk and the Zuk family (CC.Supp.CD13.1.90)
(July 7, 2016) E-mail from David Rinaldo (CC.Supp.CD13.1.91)
(July 7, 2016) E-mail from Richard Leggatt (CC.Supp.CD13.1.92)
(July 7, 2016) E-mail from Reginald Zamfury (CC.Supp.CD13.1.93)
(July 7, 2016) E-mail from Bruce Berger (CC.Supp.CD13.1.94)
(July 7, 2016) Multiple Communications from Shaughn Lopes (CC.Supp.CD13.1.95)
(July 7, 2016) E-mail from Tatyana Rimanich (CC.Supp.CD13.1.96)
(July 10, 2016) E-mail from Karen Braaten (CC.New.CD13.1.97)
(July 11, 2016) E-mail from Dwayne Graca (CC.New.CD13.1.98)
(July 8, 2016) E-mail from Jason and Katherine Bauer (CC.New.CD13.1.99)
(July 11, 2016) E-mail from Dawna Wright (CC.New.CD13.1.100)
(July 11, 2016) E-mail from Lynne Cavanagh (CC.New.CD13.1.101)
(July 11, 2016) E-mail from Nicole Arsenault (CC.New.CD13.1.102)
(July 11, 2016) E-mail from Michael Graf (CC.New.CD13.1.103)
(July 11, 2016) E-mail from Andrew White (CC.New.CD13.1.104)
(July 12, 2016) E-mail from Tereza Kranjec (CC.New.CD13.1.105)
(July 11, 2016) E-mail from Sonia Silva (CC.New.CD13.1.106)
(July 13, 2016) Letter from Miriam Hawkins, Co-Chair, Acting President, Rockcliffe-Smythe Community Association (CC.New.CD13.1.107)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-62122.pdf
(July 13, 2016) E-mail from Simon D. Proops (CC.New.CD13.1.108)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-12-2016 5:42 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD13.1 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, 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, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Ron Moeser, David Shiner |
CD13.1 - Proposal for Emergency Men's Shelter at 731 Runnymede Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 11 - York South-Weston, 13 - Parkdale-High Park
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to work with the Councillors for Wards 11 and 13, the local community and other stakeholders, to develop a plan for a shelter program that will meet the needs of an appropriate number of homeless men at 731 Runnymede Road and make a positive contribution to the neighbouring community.
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to retain a third party facilitator or independent community outreach worker preferably through a local community agency, to outreach and engage with local residents, shelter users, businesses, service providers, ward Councillors and other stakeholders to work with the community to better understand and identify concerns and service enhancements required in the area of 731 Runnymede Road to support the community and shelter.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report to the September 20, 2016 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the proposed shelter program plan for 731 Runnymede Road.
4. City Council direct the Director of Real Estate Services to negotiate a lease for the use of 731 Runnymede Road by the City of Toronto, or otherwise secure the property, on terms acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, subject to approval of the proposed shelter program plan requested in Recommendation 3 above by the Community Development and Recreation Committee in September 2016 and City Council in October 2016.
5. City Council approve, as part of the plan for the shelter program at 731 Runnymede Road, the inclusion of the following initiatives and strategies to strengthen community support in the local area:
a. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to convene a Community Liaison Committee with representation from both Wards 11 and 13, including local residents, agency staff, clients, local Councillors and City staff to work on the shelter's establishment in the new location and to refine the shelter service program.
b. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to convene the services of a third party design expert to work with staff and the Community Liaison Committee to design the exterior of the shelter so it is functional and attractive.
c. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to establish a communications platform (such as a website or email service) where residents can obtain information and regular reports from the Community Liaison Committee meetings in both English and Portuguese in accordance with the City's translation policies.
d. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee with recommendations for a "York/Weston/Junction Strategy" to improve economic development, access to City and social services and land-use planning to improve neighbourhood wellbeing; the Strategy to:
i. be developed in coordination with relevant City agencies and
divisions, including the Toronto Public Library, Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Public Health and Toronto Police;
ii. be developed through a robust community engagement process that is inclusive of local residents, businesses, faith groups and social service agencies; and
iii. make recommendations to provide adequate funding for the plan.
e. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, Public Health, other City divisions, local residents, businesses and service providers to develop a "Safe Growth" plan for the York/Weston/Junction area; the Plan to:
i. address issues of safety and security in the neighbourhood;
ii. develop a Community Response Plan that outlines standards for responding to neighbours' concerns; and
iii. conduct a safety audit of Runnymede Park.
f. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to work with the General Manager, Transportation Services to improve the safety, visibility and appearance of the underpass on Runnymede Road and the train tracks by installing lighting and animating the space.
g. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to work with staff from the Toronto Transit Commission to explore opportunities to improve access to transit in the local neighbourhood.
h. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to work with the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to develop a coordinated service model for clients in the 731 Runnymede shelter program in order to better connect clients to housing, income supports and employment and training opportunities to help them achieve housing stability.
i. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to write to the Minister of Health requesting Ministry support for a community health provider or satellite primary care clinic within the Rockcliffe–Smythe community to support existing residents and residents of the 731 Runnymede Road shelter.
j. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to include funding for a Community Health Officer in the Rockcliffe-Smythe community to support existing residents and the residents of the 731 Runnymede Road shelter in the 2017 Operating budget submission for Public Health.
k. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to meet with the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network to explore opportunities to provide coordinated health services for clients in the 731 Runnymede shelter program.
l. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to support the development of a Business Improvement Area (BIA) in the area.
m. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration to conduct a six month review of operations, in consultation with the Community Liaison Committee, and the results be reported back to Community Development and Recreation Committee.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks City Council approval to open an emergency men's shelter to be operated by the City at 731 Runnymede Road in Ward 11. Additional emergency shelter beds are needed for single men to meet City Council's direction of achieving a 90 percent occupancy rate in each sector of the system. New shelters are also required to create replacement bed capacity for men as beds at Seaton House are closed in preparation for redevelopment at that location.
The property meets the requirements of the Municipal Shelter By-law 138-2003. It is more than 250 metres from another shelter, it is located on a minor arterial road and a community information sharing process is currently underway.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94162.pdf
Communications
(May 25, 2016) E-mail from Michael Godfrey (CD.Main.CD13.1.2)
(May 25, 2016) E-mail from Dan Wilson (CD.Main.CD13.1.3)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Fco Giovanni (CD.Main.CD13.1.4)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Dr. Sandeep Kalirah (CD.Main.CD13.1.5)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Geraldine Aniceto (CD.Main.CD13.1.6)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Nicole Phillips (CD.Main.CD13.1.7)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Paula Keating (CD.Main.CD13.1.8)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Claudio Buffone (CD.Main.CD13.1.9)
(May 31, 2016) E-mail from Charles McLean (CD.Main.CD13.1.10)
(June 14, 2016) E-mail from Pérola Galhardi (CD.Main.CD13.1.11)
(June 1, 2016) E-mail from Ramona McKendrick (CD.Main.CD13.1.12)
(June 2, 2016) E-mail from Nino Ardizzi (CD.Main.CD13.1.13)
(June 2, 2016) E-mail from Kim Le (CD.Main.CD13.1.14)
(June 3, 2016) E-mail from Maria Cristina Garnica (CD.Main.CD13.1.15)
(June 3, 2016) E-mail from Dan Kaufman (CD.Main.CD13.1.16)
(June 4, 2016) E-mail from Arley Greene (CD.Main.CD13.1.17)
(June 6, 2016) E-mail from Robert Hurst (CD.Main.CD13.1.18)
(June 6, 2016) E-mail from Katrina Hurst (CD.Main.CD13.1.19)
(June 7, 2016) E-mail from Barbi Lazarus (CD.Main.CD13.1.20)
(June 7, 2016) E-mail from Tanya Connors (CD.Main.CD13.1.21)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Wendie Odell (CD.Main.CD13.1.22)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Virginia Presseault (CD.Main.CD13.1.23)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from John Presseault (CD.Main.CD13.1.24)
(June 16, 2016) E-mail from Serge Monfils (CD.New.CD13.1.25)
(June 16, 2016) E-mail from Stan Gore (CD.New.CD13.1.26)
(June 16, 2016) E-mail from Catalina Varga (CD.New.CD13.1.27)
(June 16, 2016) E-mail from Rose Cassar (CD.New.CD13.1.28)
(June 17, 2016) E-mail from Michael Creek (CD.New.CD13.1.29)
(June 17, 2016) E-mail from Robbi Willy (CD.New.CD13.1.30)
(June 17, 2016) E-mail from Ricky Q (CD.New.CD13.1.31)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Alan Wolfe (CD.New.CD13.1.32)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Sadaf Saleem (CD.New.CD13.1.33)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Rosina D'Ardis (CD.New.CD13.1.34)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Margaret Zerafa (CD.New.CD13.1.35)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Cecile Ng (CD.New.CD13.1.36)
(June 20, 2016) Letter from Kelly MacDougall (CD.New.CD13.1.37)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Karen Jensen (CD.New.CD13.1.38)
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Petra Baethmann (CD.New.CD13.1.39)
(June 21, 2016) E-mail from Rita Kennie (CD.New.CD13.1.40)
(June 21, 2016) Letter from Marcos Amaral (CD.New.CD13.1.41)
(June 21, 2016) E-mail from Rita Muscat (CD.New.CD13.1.42)
(June 21, 2016) E-mail from Lee Jeffery (CD.New.CD13.1.43)
(June 21, 2016) Letter from Leigh Chapman (CD.New.CD13.1.44)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Stephanie Wilson (CD.New.CD13.1.45)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Eva Di Nicola (CD.New.CD31.1.46)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Michelle Cyr (CD.New.CD13.1.47)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Bruce Berger (CD.New.CD13.1.48)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Inna, Karina, Kat and Vlad Sok (CD.New.CD13.1.49)
(June 16, 2016) Letter from Mary Anne Kowalchuk (CD.New.CD13.1.50)
(June 20, 2016) Letter from Laura Albanese, Member of Provincial Parliament, York South-Weston (CD.New.CD13.1.51)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/comm/communicationfile-61667.pdf
(June 20, 2016) E-mail from Michael B. Woodworth (CD.New.CD13.1.52)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Waheed Waziri, Afghan Auto (CD.New.CD13.1.53)
(June 19, 2016) E-mail from Patricia Keeling (CD.New.CD13.1.54)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Scott Dillon (CD.New.CD13.1.55)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Michael Graf (CD.New.CD13.1.56 )
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Vladimir Krashenev (CD.New.CD13.1.57)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Abderra Boukhalfa (CD.New.CD13.1.58)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Mary Poppenberger (CD.New.CD13.1.59)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Sophia Mittas (CD.New.CD13.1.60)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Saneh Singh (CD.New.CD13.1.61)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Lisa Aiken (CD.New.CD13.1.62)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Magdalen Sinson (CD.New.CD13.1.63)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Krista Sims (CD.New.CD13.1.64)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Helen Padelopoulos (CD.New.CD13.1.65)
(June 22, 2016) E-mail from Margaret Eaton (CD.New.CD13.1.66)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Anthony Rapoport and Helen Armstrong (CD.New.CD13.1.67)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Joseph Carapinha (CD.New.CD13.1.68)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Mark and Evelyn Veldhoven (CD.New.CD13.1.69)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Deane O'Leary (CD.New.CD13.1.70)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Stuart Larsen (CD.New.CD13.1.71)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Helen Banerjee (CD.New.CD13.1.72)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Beth O'Connor (CD.New.CD13.1.73)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Tanya Connors (CD.New.CD13.1.74)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Rosina D'Ardis (CD.New.CD13.1.75)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Nicole Arsenault (CD.New.CD13.1.76)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Patricia Keeling and Ray Wilmont (CD.New.CD13.1.77)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Miriam Hawkins, Co-chair, Rockcliffe-Smythe Community Association (CD.New.CD13.1.78)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Rosanna and Charles Spencer (CD.New.CD13.1.79)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from Carmen Cruz (CD.New.CD13.1.80)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Samantha Cooke (CD.New.CD13.1.81)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Lake Chen (CD.New.CD13.1.82)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Deanna and Doug Blessing and Winnie Nugent (CD.New.CD13.1.83)
(June 23, 2016) Letter from Mary Giordano Iannucci (CD.New.CD13.1.84)
(June 23, 2016) Submission from John Presseault (CD.New.CD13.1.85)
(June 23, 2016) Petition from Joseph Carapinha containing the signatures of approximately 1,050 persons opposing the location of the proposed shelter at 731 Runnymede Road. On file at the City Clerk's Office. (CD.New.CD13.1.86)
(June 23, 2016) E-mail from Jennifer Wellman (CD.New.CD13.1.87)
Speakers
Andrew White
Jennifer Wellman
Stephen Donahue
Beth O'Connor
Tanya Connors
Nicole Arsenault
Patricia Keeling and Raymond Wilmot
Rosina D'Ardis
Linda Kroboth
Joseph Carapinha, Pritchard Avenue West Association
Serge Monfils
Christopher Meiorin
Mark Aston, Fred Victor Centre
Antoinette Fernandes
Evelyn Veldhoven
Miriam Hawkins, Co-chair , Rockcliffe-Smythe Community Association
Jennifer Bugala
Eli Aaron
John Presseault
Mary Giordano Iannucci
Abbey Jackson, Friends of Watkinson Park
Samantha Martin
Winston Taylor
Ainsley Chapman, Evangel Hall Mission
Mimi Ashi
Nicole Phillips
Dwayne Graca
Carissa Muscat
Tereza Kranjec
Carmen Cruz
Brendon Basner
Catalina Varga
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Mary Margaret McMahon
Councillor Sarah Doucette
Motions
That the length of public presentations be limited to 3 minutes.
Vote (Set Committee Rule) Jun-23-2016
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Josh Colle, Joe Mihevc, James Pasternak (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Paula Fletcher |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão |
That:
1. City Council approve, as part of the plan for the shelter program at 731 Runnymede Road, the inclusion of the following initiatives and strategies to strengthen community support in the local area:
a. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to convene a Community Liaison Committee with representation from both Wards 11 and 13, including local residents, agency staff, clients, local Councillors and City staff to work on the shelter's establishment in the new location and to refine the shelter service program.
b. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to convene the services of a third party design expert to work with staff and the Community Liaison Committee to design the exterior of the shelter so it is functional and attractive.
c. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to establish a communications platform (such as a website or email service) where residents can obtain information and regular reports from the Community Liaison Committee meetings in both English and Portuguese in accordance with the City's translation policies.
d. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee with recommendations for a "York/Weston/Junction Strategy" to improve economic development, access to City and social services and land-use planning to improve neighbourhood wellbeing; the Strategy to:
i. be developed in coordination with relevant City agencies and
divisions, including the Toronto Public Library, Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Public Health and Toronto Police;
ii. be developed through a robust community engagement process that is inclusive of local residents, businesses, faith groups and social service agencies; and
iii. make recommendations to provide adequate funding for the plan.
e. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, Public Health, other City divisions, local residents, businesses and service providers to develop a "Safe Growth" plan for the York/Weston/Junction area; the Plan to:
i. address issues of safety and security in the neighbourhood;
ii. develop a Community Response Plan that outlines standards for responding to neighbours' concerns; and
iii. conduct a safety audit of Runnymede Park.
f. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to work with the General Manager, Transportation Services to improve the safety, visibility and appearance of the underpass on Runnymede Road and the train tracks by installing lighting and animating the space.
g. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration work with staff from the Toronto Transit Commission to explore opportunities to improve access to transit in the local neighbourhood.
h. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to work with the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to develop a coordinated service model for clients in the 731 Runnymede shelter program in order to better connect clients to housing, income supports and employment and training opportunities to help them achieve housing stability.
i. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to write to the Minister of Health requesting Ministry support for a community health provider or satellite primary care clinic within the Rockcliffe–Smythe community to support existing residents and residents of the 731 Runnymede Road shelter.
j. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to include funding for a Community Health Officer in the Rockcliffe-Smythe community to support existing residents and the residents of the 731 Runnymede Road shelter in the 2017 Operating budget submission for Public Health.
k. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to meet with the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network to explore opportunities to provide coordinated health services for clients in the 731 Runnymede shelter program.
l. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to support the development of a Business Improvement Area (BIA) in the area.
m. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration to conduct a six month review of operations, in consultation with the Community Liaison Committee, and the results be reported back to Community Development and Recreation Committee.
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration and Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to work with the Councillors for Wards 11 and 13, the local community and other stakeholders, to develop a plan for a shelter program that will meet the needs of an appropriate number of homeless men at 731 Runnymede Road and make a positive contribution to the neighbouring community.
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to retain a third party facilitator or independent community outreach worker preferably through a local community agency, to outreach and engage with local residents, shelter users, businesses, service providers, ward Councillors and other stakeholders to work with the community to better understand and identify concerns and service enhancements required in the area of 731 Runnymede Road to support the community and shelter.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report to the September 20, 2016 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the proposed shelter program plan for 731 Runnymede Road.
4. City Council direct the Director of Real Estate Services to negotiate a lease for the use of 731 Runnymede Road by the City of Toronto, or otherwise secure the property, on terms acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, subject to approval of the proposed shelter program plan requested in Recommendation 3 above by the Community Development and Recreation Committee in September 2016 and City Council in October 2016.