Item - 2017.CD22.5

Tracking Status

CD22.5 - Toronto Seniors Forum: Making Things Happen

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
All

City Council Decision

City Council on October 2, 3 and 4, 2017, adopted the following:  

 

1.  City Council thank the Toronto Seniors' Forum members for their commitment and contribution to seniors issues for over the last 13 years.

 

2.  City Council request the City Manager to ensure that a community member from the Toronto Seniors' Forum and/or the Seniors Accountability Table is included as a member on the proposed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-spirited (LGBTQ2) community advisory committee. 

Background Information (Committee)

(August 25, 2017) Report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration on Toronto Seniors Forum: Making Things Happen
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-106395.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(September 6, 2017) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow (CD.New.CD22.5.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/comm/communicationfile-71862.pdf

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

CD22.5 - Toronto Seniors Forum: Making Things Happen

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:  

 

1.  City Council thank the Toronto Seniors' Forum members for their commitment and contribution to seniors issues for over the last 13 years.

 

2.  City Council request the City Manager to ensure that a community member from the Toronto Seniors' Forum and/or the Seniors Accountability Table is included as a member on the proposed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-spirited (LGBTQ2) community advisory committee. 

Origin

(August 25, 2017) Report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration

Summary

To complement the City's commitment and recognition as an age-friendly City by the World Health Organization, this report recognizes the valuable contribution of the Toronto Seniors' Forum in advocating for enhanced access to services for seniors, with a particular focus on vulnerable seniors.

 

This report also recognizes the Toronto Seniors' Forum integral role in engaging and consulting with seniors across the City to gather feedback on critical City priorities to ensure they reflect the needs of seniors.

Background Information

(August 25, 2017) Report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration on Toronto Seniors Forum: Making Things Happen
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-106395.pdf

Communications

(September 6, 2017) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow (CD.New.CD22.5.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/comm/communicationfile-71862.pdf

Speakers

Jane Rowan, Co-chair, Toronto Seniors Forum

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Carried)

City Council request the City Manager to ensure that a community member from the Toronto Seniors' Forum and/or the Seniors Accountability Table is included as a member on the proposed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-spirited (LGBTQ2) community advisory committee. 


2 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council