Item - 2017.CD22.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 2, 2017 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on September 11, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 2, 2017.
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)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-106395.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/comm/communicationfile-71862.pdf
Motions (City Council)
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
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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-106395.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/comm/communicationfile-71862.pdf
Speakers
Motions
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.