Item - 2020.EC18.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Economic and Community Development Committee on December 7, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020.
EC18.5 - Selection Process to Open a Temporary Shelter for Physical Distancing at 30 Norfinch Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council receive the report (November 18, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, for information.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to undertake the process outlined in Item 2017.CD19.6 headed "Proposed New Engagement and Planning Process for Emergency Shelters" which was approved by City Council on April 26, 27 and 28, 2017, prior to entering into negotiations for a lease extension for the temporary shelter located at 30 Norfinch Drive.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-158696.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to undertake the process outlined in Item 2017.CD19.6 headed "Proposed New Engagement and Planning Process for Emergency Shelters" which was approved by City Council on April 26, 27 and 28, 2017, prior to entering into negotiations for a lease extension for the temporary shelter located at 30 Norfinch Drive.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-17-2020 12:13 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EC18.5 - Perruzza - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 20 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak |
EC18.5 - Selection Process to Open a Temporary Shelter for Physical Distancing at 30 Norfinch Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the report (November 18, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, for information.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of the report is to provide an overview of the process that was used to establish the temporary shelter at 30 Norfinch Drive as requested by City Council through MM25.29, Process to Select and Open Temporary Sites for Physical Distancing in Shelters.
Shelter, Support and Housing Administration conducted a comprehensive search for physical distancing spaces for shelter residents as part of the City's COVID-19 response. As part of these ongoing efforts, the City identified the Holiday Inn Express North York located at 30 Norfinch Drive for use as a temporary shelter for physical distancing. Properties were assessed by an interdivisional team against By-law and program requirements. The site met all requirements of the selection process and the City signed a lease for the property commencing May 17, 2020.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-158696.pdf