Item - 2017.CD23.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 5, 2017 with amendments.
- City Council considered this item on November 7, 2017 and postponed its consideration to a later date. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on October 23, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 7, 2017.
CD23.10 - Review and Identification of Resources for Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into a development and construction agreement with the Thorncliffe Park Neighbourhood Office for the construction of community space in the Thorncliffe Park Hub at the East York Town Centre Mall, which agreement shall have terms and conditions acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services and be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to develop Neighbourhood Action Plans for all wards and neighbourhoods:
a. noting that the clear priority will be the Neighbourhood Action Plans developed by staff; and
b. searching for and identifying opportunities to strengthen capacity and resilience, and to manage growth.
3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Budget Committee on the resources necessary to undertake this work in 2018.
4. To further advance the Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy, City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to work with local residents, community agencies, stakeholders, the private sector, the Ward Councillor and Federal and Provincial Members of Parliament for the area of Kingston Road, Galloway Road and Orton Park, to review and develop a job skills training centre/community hub to help alleviate the high youth unemployment rate in the area.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-107703.pdf
Revised Appendix 1 - Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020: Neighbourhood Action Plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-108051.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/comm/communicationfile-73134.pdf
Motions (City Council)
To further advance the Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy, that City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to work with local residents, community agencies, stakeholders, the private sector, the Ward Councillor and Federal and Provincial Members of Parliament for the area of Kingston Road, Galloway Road and Orton Park, to review and develop a job skills training centre/community hub to help alleviate the high youth unemployment rate in the area.
That to further advance the Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy, City Council request Metrolinx to consider designating, at a minimum, the 32 metre wide portion of the Finch LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility land fronting Finch Avenue West for public realm improvements and community use such as a community hub and centre for the arts.
That Councillor Ainslie be permitted to withdraw his motion 1b.
CD23.10 - Review and Identification of Resources for Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017, deferred Item CD23.10 to the December 6, 7 and 8, 2017 Council meeting or to a special meeting to be called by the Mayor.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-107703.pdf
Revised Appendix 1 - Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020: Neighbourhood Action Plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-108051.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/comm/communicationfile-73134.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council defer consideration of this Item remaining on the agenda to the December 6, 7 and 8, 2017 Council meeting or to a special meeting to be called by the Mayor.
CD23.10 - Review and Identification of Resources for Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into a development and construction agreement with the Thorncliffe Park Neighbourhood Office for the construction of community space in the Thorncliffe Park Hub at the East York Town Centre Mall, which agreement shall have terms and conditions acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Internal Services and be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to develop Neighbourhood Action Plans for all wards and neighbourhoods:
a. noting that the clear priority will be the Neighbourhood Action Plans developed by staff; and
b. searching for and identifying opportunities to strengthen capacity and resilience, and to manage growth.
3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Budget Committee on the resources necessary to undertake this work in 2018.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting of March 28 and 29, 2017, City Council approved the staff report: Activating People, Resources and Policies: Progress on Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy (TSNS) 2020 and requested the Executive Director of Social Development, Finance and Administration (SDFA) to report on recommendations for the resourcing of the TSNS 2020 prior to the 2018 budget process.
This report outlines the additional resources required to fully implement the TSNS 2020 strategy, summarizes the City resources that have been allocated to Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIAs), identifies neighbourhood planning tables that have economic opportunities as a priority and provides an update on reinvigorating the Emerging Neighbourhoods strategy, including funding opportunities.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-107703.pdf
Revised Appendix 1 - Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020: Neighbourhood Action Plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-108051.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/comm/communicationfile-73134.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Janet Davis
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to develop Neighbourhood Action Plans for all wards and neighbourhoods:
a. noting that the clear priority will be the Neighbourhood Action Plans developed by staff; and
b. searching for and identifying opportunities to strengthen capacity and resilience, and to manage growth.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Budget Committee on the resources necessary to undertake this work in 2018.