Item - 2017.EX26.44
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on June 19, 2017. The Executive Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
EX26.44 - Office of Neighbourhoods in the City of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Executive Committee:
1. Referred the item to the City Manager for consideration.
Origin
Summary
City Council on May 24, 25 and 26, 2017, referred Motion MM29.17 to the Executive Committee.
The City of Toronto is known as a City of neighbourhoods. Though our population is growing, and we remain the largest city in Canada, most residents enjoy that neighbourhood feel. As such, there are a growing number of community groups and residents associations all across Toronto. These groups are vital to the development of grassroots initiatives for neighbourhood improvement across the City. The City, however, does not have adequate resources to provide support for these groups.
In a similar way, businesses come together to form Business Improvement Areas to drive economic development and to provide support to one another. The City has an established Business Improvement Area Office that currently operates out of the Economic Development and Culture.
Other cities, including Ottawa, Calgary, and Portland, have all created an "Office of Neighbourhoods". These offices are mandated to work on issues at the neighbourhood level, to promote a culture of civic engagement and to build inclusive, safe, liveable communities. The City of Toronto can benefit greatly from having an Office of Neighbourhoods to strengthen and support neighbourhood initiatives and residents associations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-104566.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/comm/communicationfile-70865.pdf
(June 16, 2017) Submission from Peggy Moulder, Etobicoke-Lakeshore Community Planning Group (ELCP) (EX.Supp.EX26.44.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/comm/communicationfile-70891.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That the item be referred to the City Manager for consideration.