Item - 2017.CD21.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Community Development and Recreation Committee on June 7, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017.
CD21.14 - Proposal for Youth Transitional Housing at 747 Warden Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 35 - Scarborough Southwest
City Council Decision
City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the location of a new 51-bed youth transitional program to be operated by YouthLink at 747 Warden Avenue in Ward 35 in accordance with the requirement of the Municipal Shelter By-law 138-2003.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to grant YouthLink up to $1 million to fund renovations and equipment purchases at 747 Warden Avenue to prepare the property for use as a transitional youth program.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to bring forward a new and enhanced request to establish a new permanent 51-bed transitional program for youth in Ward 35 during the 2018 budget process.
4. City Council increase the 2017 Approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $1 million gross, zero net, with the funds to be withdrawn from the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve XQ1106.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-104155.pdf
Appendix 1 - Proposed Floor Plan for 747 Warden Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-104327.pdf
Appendix 2 - Community Services and Supports in Ward 35 Scarborough Southwest
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-104328.pdf
CD21.14 - Proposal for Youth Transitional Housing at 747 Warden Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 35 - Scarborough Southwest
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the location of a new 51-bed youth transitional program to be operated by YouthLink at 747 Warden Avenue in Ward 35 in accordance with the requirement of the Municipal Shelter By-law 138-2003.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to grant YouthLink up to $1 million to fund renovations and equipment purchases at 747 Warden Avenue to prepare the property for use as a transitional youth program.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to bring forward a new and enhanced request to establish a new permanent 51-bed transitional program for youth in Ward 35 during the 2018 budget process.
4. City Council increase the 2017 Approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $1 million gross, zero net, with the funds to be withdrawn from the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve XQ1106.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council approval for a new 51 bed program for youth in Scarborough (Ward 35) to be operated by YouthLink. This proposed program contributes to the goal of increasing shelter system capacity identified in report CD2.2, "Infrastructure and Service Improvement Plan for the Emergency Shelter System," adopted by City Council March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015. The proposed program meets all the criteria of the Municipal Shelter By-law 138 2003. The community engagement process underway is consistent with the new approach adopted by City Council in April 2017. This program will also comply with the recent Council endorsed recommendations related to a new service model.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-104155.pdf
Appendix 1 - Proposed Floor Plan for 747 Warden Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-104327.pdf
Appendix 2 - Community Services and Supports in Ward 35 Scarborough Southwest
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-104328.pdf
Speakers
Janice Hayes, Executive Director, YouthLink
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-07-2017
Result: Carried | Majority Required |
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Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Joe Mihevc, James Pasternak (Chair), Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Michael Ford |