Item - 2016.CD13.16
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on July 12, 2016 and referred this item to an official or another committee or body. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
- 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.
CD13.16 - Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's Strategy to Identify New and Replacement Shelter Services in All Parts of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2016, referred Item CD13.16 back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee for further consideration.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94163.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-94963.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council refer Item CD13.16 to the Community Development and Recreation Committee for further consideration.
CD13.16 - Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's Strategy to Identify New and Replacement Shelter Services in All Parts of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to:
a. Report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in the fourth quarter of 2016 on recommendations on raising awareness on homelessness in the City of Toronto;
b. Issue a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) to solicit best practice on raising awareness on homelessness and the need for shelters throughout Toronto as well as for best practice for community outreach and shelter relocation in new neighbourhoods; and
c. Share the Terms of Reference of the REOI with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Community Development and Recreation Committee prior to its issue.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Community Development and Recreation Committee:
1. Requested the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer, to report directly to the July 12, 2016 City Council meeting on the feasibility of purchasing the following former Goodwill properties in Toronto for shelter purposes: 231 Richmond Street East, 60 Overlea Boulevard, 585 St. Clair Avenue West, 345 Bloor Street East, 4975 Dundas Street West, 350 Progress Avenue, 2462 Eglinton Avenue East, and 871 Islington Avenue.
2. Requested the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on September 20, 2016 on the hiring and/or contracting of a professional facilitator, within existing resources, to assist with community consultation and engagement.
Origin
Summary
The Community Development and Recreation Committee (CDRC) requested at their meeting of April 13, 2016, that Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) report to the June 23, 2016 meeting on its current divisional strategy to identify new and replacement services to ensure that housing and shelter services are available and accessible to all residents in all parts of Toronto. This report responds to that request.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94163.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to:
a. Report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in the fourth quarter of 2016 on recommendations on raising awareness on homelessness in the City of Toronto;
b. Issue a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) to solicit best practice on raising awareness on homelessness and the need for shelters throughout Toronto as well as for best practice for community outreach and shelter relocation in new neighbourhoods; and
c. Share the Terms of Reference of the REOI with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Community Development and Recreation Committee prior to its issue.
2. The Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer, report directly to the July 12, 2016 City Council meeting on the feasibility of purchasing the following former Goodwill properties in Toronto for shelter purposes: 231 Richmond Street East, 60 Overlea Boulevard, 585 St. Clair Avenue West, 345 Bloor Street East, 4975 Dundas Street West, 350 Progress Avenue, 2462 Eglinton Avenue East, and 871 Islington Avenue.
That:
1. The Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on September 20, 2016 on the hiring and/or contracting of a professional facilitator, within existing resources, to assist with community consultation and engagement.