Item - 2020.EC11.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 29, 2020 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on January 14, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on January 29, 2020.
EC11.4 - Investments, Employment and Training as Part of the Regent Park Social Development Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to report to the November 4, 2020 Economic and Community Development Committee meeting with an update on the implementation of the Regent Park Social Development Plan action items in the plan's four areas: Community Safety, Economic and Community Development, Community Building and Communications.
2. City Council forward a copy of this Item to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-140942.pdf
(December 3, 2019) Transmittal from City Council on Resourcing the Regent Park Social Development Plan: Update on Investments, Employment and Training
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-140943.pdf
Motions (City Council)
EC11.4 - Investments, Employment and Training as Part of the Regent Park Social Development Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to report to the November 4, 2020 Economic and Community Development Committee meeting with an update on the implementation of the Regent Park Social Development Plan action items in the plan's four areas, Community Safety, Economic and Community Development, Community Building and Communications.
2. City Council forward a copy of the report (October 28, 2019) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation.
Origin
Summary
City Council forwarded the supplementary report (October 28, 2019) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, submitted to City Council on Item EC8.5, to the Economic and Community Development Committee for consideration at its January 14, 2020 meeting and report back to City Council.
This report responds to the October 16, 2019 Economic and Community Development Committee meeting Item EC8.5 Resourcing the Regent Park Social Development Plan by providing information on:
1. How much has been invested by Toronto Community Housing Corporation and community partners on the revitalization over the past ten years.
2. The number of full and part time jobs created over the last ten years.
3. The training programs implemented over the last ten years, including the number of residents trained.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-140942.pdf
(December 3, 2019) Transmittal from City Council on Resourcing the Regent Park Social Development Plan: Update on Investments, Employment and Training
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-140943.pdf
Speakers
Ismail Afrah
Walied Khogali
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to report to the November 4, 2020 Economic and Community Development Committee meeting with an update on the implementation of the Regent Park Social Development Plan action items in the plan's four areas, Community Safety, Economic and Community Development, Community Building and Communications.
That:
1. City Council forward a copy of the report (October 28, 2019) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation.