Item - 2019.MM2.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 30, 2019 with amendments.
MM2.9 - Expanding Supportive Housing in Toronto - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on January 30 and 31, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and appropriate City staff, to report to the March 20, 2019 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on options for an aggressive supportive and transitional housing build plan in Toronto.
2. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to report to the April 8, 2019 meeting of the Board of Health on the current services and supports, including mental health and addiction supports, available in Toronto's emergency shelters and respites, supportive and transitional housing, and Toronto Community Housing, including details on operating and management frameworks and program revenue sources, and opportunities for expansion as part of an aggressive supportive and transitional build program in the City of Toronto.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Director, Affordable Housing Office to invite Sistering and Fred Victor to an upcoming meeting of key supportive housing agencies in order to develop responses to the pressures faced by the two 24-hour women's drop-in programs.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
City Council considered Items PH1.2 and MM2.9, together.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-123936.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM2.9 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) Jan-30-2019 4:12 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM2.9 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Denzil Minnan-Wong |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, Paula Fletcher, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton |
That City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Director, Affordable Housing Office to invite Sistering and Fred Victor to an upcoming meeting of key supportive housing agencies in order to develop responses to the pressures faced by the two 24-hour women's drop-in programs.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jan-30-2019 5:47 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM2.9 - Bailão - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Paula Fletcher |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jan-30-2019 5:49 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM2.9 - Adopt the Item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Paula Fletcher |