Item - 2019.EC6.9
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on June 26, 2019 and was adopted without amendment.
EC6.9 - 2020 Shelter Infrastructure Plan and System Update Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Economic and Community Development Committee:
1. Received the report (June 11, 2019) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration for information.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide information on Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's 2020 Shelter Infrastructure Plan. This includes a progress update on Council's direction to add 1,000 new permanent shelter beds, identifying new shelter sites as part of the George Street Revitalization Project, and identifying replacement properties for existing shelters that need to relocate.
The report also provides updates on a number of key initiatives that support and strengthen the housing and homelessness service system, including: key data initiatives for better understanding clients and current service use trends; the City's response to the needs of refugee/asylum claimants seeking emergency shelter; service improvements that have enhanced operational reliability and client experience; and initiatives that enhance eviction prevention and opportunities to access housing with supports.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-134569.pdf