Item - 2019.MM11.13
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 29, 2019 with amendments.
MM11.13 - Providing Clarity, Coordination and Transparency in Locating and Re-locating Shelters, Respites, and Drop-In Programs in the Downtown East - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to report to the January 14, 2020 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee to:
a. provide an update on all projects taking place in the Downtown East area involving the expansion, renovation, reduction, or relocation of any City-funded services and facilities, including, but not limited to: shelters, respites, and drop-ins; and
b. identify whether the Downtown East Action Plan coordinator is being provided with the appropriate controls and authorities necessary to inform decision-making, with regards to facility and program planning in the Downtown East, and what additional controls or enhanced authorities are necessary to ensure the local context and area needs are prioritized.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to report to the January 14, 2020 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with recommendations to improve upon public engagement and consultation around locating new shelters, respites, and drop-in programs in the Downtown East, such that:
a. area resident groups and major stakeholders are informed of plans proactively, irrespective of delegated authority; and
b. the maximum amount of time is provided between initial consultation and implementation for local context, health and safety considerations to be appropriately addressed, balancing the time needed for staff to complete preliminary and necessary prerequisite work.
3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to expedite the community engagement on the establishment of a drop-in at 233 Carlton Street to ensure that local residents are informed of the decision making process and that the relocation does not contribute to an increase in vulnerability of service users.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-139259.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/comm/communicationfile-98514.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Frances Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM11.13 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
That City Council delete Recommendation 3:
Recommendation to be deleted:
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to pause any relocation processes underway for shelters, respites, and drop-ins in the Downtown East so that a community consultation plan can be established immediately with local residents to inform the decision-making process and ensure that any relocation does not contribute to an increase in vulnerability for service users.
and adopt instead the following new Recommendation 3:
3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to expedite the community engagement on the establishment of a drop-in at 233 Carlton to ensure that local residents are informed of the decision making process and that the relocation does not contribute to an increase in vulnerability of service users.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-30-2019 4:36 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM11.13 - Adopt the Item as amended |
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Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are John Filion, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |